Diamond Peak (Idaho)

Diamond Peak is the highest point in the Lemhi Range in the Rocky Mountains in Idaho.[3] At 12,202 feet (3,719 m) above sea level, it is the third highest peak in Idaho. It is situated 34.5 miles (55.5 km) east of Borah Peak in the Lost River Range, opposite the Little Lost River valley. It is the highest point in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The closest higher peak is Mount Church, which is 31.8 mi (51.2 km) to the west.[2]

Diamond Peak
Diamond Peak from Idaho highway 28
Highest point
Elevation12,202 ft (3,719 m) [1]
Prominence5,377 ft (1,639 m) [2]
Listing
Coordinates44°08′30″N 113°04′58″W 
Geography
Diamond Peak
Idaho, U.S.
LocationButte County, Idaho, U.S.
Parent rangeLemhi Range
Topo mapUSGS Diamond Peak
Climbing
First ascent1912, T.M. Bannon
Easiest routeScramble, class 3

See also

References
  1. "Diamond Peak". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
  2. "Diamond Peak, Idaho". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
  3. "Diamond Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 13, 2012.


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