Quick Summary:

  • What makes Idaho special for outdoor enthusiasts?
    • As one of the Rocky Mountain states, Idaho boasts an astonishing array of truly beautiful peaks. With hundreds of mountains spread out over more than 110 named mountain ranges, the state offers endless opportunities to hike, climb, and camp.
  • What mountain ranges can be found in Idaho?
    • Outdoor enthusiasts can visit the rugged Boulder Mountains, marvel at the photogenic Sawtooth Range, or admire the many high peaks of the Pioneer Mountains.
  • What are the "Idaho 12ers"?
    • The state is also home to 9 mountains with an elevation of more than 12,000 feet, which are colloquially known as the “Idaho 12ers.”


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1. Bald Mountain ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bald Mountain | Mountains in Idaho
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2. Borah Peak ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Borah Peak | Mountains in Idaho
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3. Cache Peak

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Cache Peak | Mountains in Idaho
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4. Castle Peak

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Castle Peak | Mountains in Idaho
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5. Cobb Peak

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Cobb Peak | Mountains in Idaho
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6. Devil's Bedstead East

Devil's Bedstead East | Mountains in Idaho
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7. Diamond Peak

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Diamond Peak | Mountains in Idaho
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8. Doublespring Peak

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Doublespring Peak | Mountains in Idaho
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9. Goat Mountain, Idaho

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Goat Mountain, Idaho | Mountains in Idaho
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10. Hyndman Peak

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Hyndman Peak | Mountains in Idaho
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11. Leatherman Peak

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Leatherman Peak | Mountains in Idaho
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12. Lost River Peak

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Lost River Peak | Mountains in Idaho
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13. Mount Breitenbach

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Mount Breitenbach | Mountains in Idaho
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14. Mount Church

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Mount Church | Mountains in Idaho
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15. Mount Cramer

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Mount Cramer | Mountains in Idaho
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16. Mount Morrison

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Mount Morrison | Mountains in Idaho
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17. Mount Jefferson

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Mount Jefferson | Mountains in Idaho
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18. Mount Regan

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Mount Regan | Mountains in Idaho
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19. Old Hyndman Peak

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Old Hyndman Peak | Mountains in Idaho
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20. Ryan Peak

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Ryan Peak | Mountains in Idaho
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21. Salzburg Spitzl

Salzburg Spitzl | Mountains in Idaho
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22. Smoky Dome

Smoky Dome | Mountains in Idaho
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23. Standhope Peak, Idaho

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Standhope Peak, Idaho | Mountains in Idaho
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24. Thompson Peak

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Thompson Peak | Mountains in Idaho
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25. Trinity Mountain

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Trinity Mountain | Mountains in Idaho
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