The North Fork Range is a mountain range in western Idaho. The range makes up the southwestern part of the Salmon River Mountains, and is considered a sub-range. It is 40 miles (64 km) long and 10 miles (16 km) wide, and is best known for Cougar Rock, a dome-like formation within the range.[1][2]
| North Fork Range | |
|---|---|
 North Payette Lake | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | East Mountain |
| Elevation | 6,243 ft (1,903 m) |
| Listing | Mountain ranges of Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44°09′39″N 116°03′07″W / 44.16083°N 116.05194°W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 40 mi (64 km) N/S |
| Geography | |
  North Fork Range | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| Parent range | Rocky Mountains |
Location
editThe range is located in the southwestern portions of the Salmon River Mountains. It is bordered by the North Fork Payette River and Warm Lake Highway.[3] The range is located south of McCall and borders Lake Cascade.[4][5]
Notable peaks
edit| Rank | Mountain Peak | Elevation | Prominence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Mountain[6] | 7,748 feet (2,362 m) | 1,608 feet (490 m) |
| 2 | Stolle Peak[6] | 7,565 feet (2,306 m) | 905 feet (276 m) |
| 3 | Peak 7164[6] | 7,164 feet (2,184 m) | 304 feet (93 m) |
| 4 | Packer John Mountain[6] | 7,100 feet (2,200 m) | 1,520 feet (460 m) |
| 5 | Cougar Rock[6] | 7,060 feet (2,150 m) | 120 feet (37 m) |
| 6 | Garden Mountain[6] | 7,005 feet (2,135 m) | 905 feet (276 m) |
| 7 | Peak 3668[6] | 3,668 feet (1,118 m) | 408 feet (124 m) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Cougar Rock Benchmark - Peakbagger.com". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "Take A Hike!" (PDF). The Newsletter Of The Idaho Trails Association. 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ "North Fork Range Archives". IDAHO: A Climbing Guide. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ AllTrips.com. "Idaho Mountains: North Fork Mountain Range". AllTrips - McCall Idaho. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "North Fork Range". MountainZone. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ a b c d e f g "North Fork Mountains - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2024-10-25.