USGS Peak, Mountain summit in Lost River Range, Idaho.
USGS Peak rises to 11,982 feet in elevation with steep limestone walls, making it the tenth highest mountain peak in the state of Idaho.
The United States Geological Survey measured and named this peak in the early 1900s, initially recording its height at 12,000 feet before later corrections.
Local farmers from the region documented the peak's limited early ascents, with Tom Lopez and D. Hanson completing the first recorded North Face climb.
The standard route from Lower Cedar Creek parking area covers 5.1 miles with 5,511 feet elevation gain, requiring Class 3 climbing skills.
The peak features two USGS benchmarks at its summit and contains multiple layers of sedimentary limestone that create distinct climbing patterns.
Location: Idaho
GPS coordinates: 44.01309,-113.58117
Latest update: March 26, 2025 01:11
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