| Glassford Peak | |
|---|---|
  Glassford Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,602 ft (3,536 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,762 ft (537 m) [1] |
| Listing | Mountain peaks of Idaho |
| Coordinates | 43°54′44″N 114°28′53″W / 43.9121326°N 114.4814481°W [2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Custer County, Idaho, U.S. |
| Parent range | Boulder Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Ryan Peak |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Simple scramble, class 2 |
Glassford Peak, at 11,602 feet (3,536 m) above sea level is the third highest peak in the Boulder Mountains of Idaho. Located in the Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness of Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Custer County, Glassford Peak is about 0.55 miles (890 m) north of the Blaine County border. It is the 39th highest peak in Idaho. [3] [4]
The peak is most easily accessed from south of Idaho State Highway 75 between Stanley and Challis. However, it can also be accessed from State Highway 75 north of Ketchum. [3] [5]
References
- ^ a b "Glassford Peak, Idaho". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ "Glassford Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ a b Sawtooth National Forest (Map) (1998 ed.). Sawtooth National Forest, U.S. Forest Service.
- ^ "The 100 Highest Peak". Idaho: A Climbing Guide. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ "Glassford Peak". SummitPost.org. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
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