Old Hyndman Peak, Mountain summit in Pioneer Mountains, Idaho, US
Old Hyndman Peak is a mountain summit in the Pioneer Mountains reaching approximately 11,775 feet with multiple climbing routes that vary in difficulty. The paths cross through steep rock sections and loose talus fields that require careful foot placement and stamina.
The mountain was named after John Hyndman, an early explorer who helped map the Pioneer Mountains region in Idaho. His work contributed to documenting this remote area of the American West.
The name honours John Hyndman, an early explorer associated with mapping the Pioneer Mountains. The peak stands on the Sawtooth–Salmon-Challis National Forest boundary, which also marks the Blaine–Custer county line, so climbers cross both a forest and a county boundary near the summit.
Old Hyndman Peak lies on the Sawtooth–Salmon-Challis National Forest boundary, about 0.9 mi (1.4 km) southeast of Hyndman Peak and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) northeast of Cobb Peak. Approach from the Hyndman Creek trailhead, then follow the connecting ridge; carry a map or GPS, since the upper slopes are loose rock.
Old Hyndman Peak lies on the Sawtooth–Salmon-Challis National Forest boundary and on the Blaine–Custer county line, about 0.9 mi (1.4 km) southeast of Hyndman Peak and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) northeast of Cobb Peak. At 11,775 ft (3,589 m) it ranks eighth in the Pioneer Mountains and 27th in Idaho.
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