Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in central Idaho, United States.
The Hemingway-Boulders Wilderness spans 67,998 acres across the Boulder Mountains, featuring granite peaks, dense forests, and alpine meadows within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
The area received federal recognition through the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Jerry Peak Wilderness Additions Act, signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2015.
The wilderness bears the name of author Ernest Hemingway and the Boulder Mountains, reflecting the connection between literature and the natural landscape of Idaho.
Visitors need to follow strict regulations prohibiting motorized equipment, including vehicles and bicycles, while maintaining Leave No Trace principles throughout their stay.
The wilderness contains the headwaters of the East Fork Salmon River and Big Wood River tributaries, supporting populations of Chinook salmon and native cutthroat trout.
Location: Idaho
Inception: August 7, 2015
GPS coordinates: 43.90889,-114.48500
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:18
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28.9 km
Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve
29.7 km
Hyndman Peak
33.5 km
Castle Peak
16.7 km
White Clouds Wilderness
19 km
Jim McClure–Jerry Peak Wilderness
18.1 km
Ryan Peak
6.1 km
Sawtooth Botanical Garden
33 km
El Capitan
36.1 km
Merriam Peak
17.7 km
Gimlet Pegram Truss Railroad Bridge
36.4 km
Snowyside Peak
39.1 km
Blackmon Peak
21.4 km
Standhope Peak
39.4 km
Kent Peak
6.6 km
Cobb Peak
35 km
D. O. Lee Peak
24.5 km
Old Hyndman Peak
35 km
Cold Springs Pegram Truss Railroad Bridge
30.4 km
Glassford Peak
460 m
Big Peak
33.1 km
Parks Peak
36.5 km
Sevy Peak
41.2 km
Baker Peak
30.9 km
McDonald Peak
34 km
Watson Peak
29.5 km
Roundhouse Gondola
28.3 km
Bigwood Golf Course
25.5 kmReviews
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