Calkins Peak, White Clouds Wilderness

Name: Calkins Peak
Address: White Clouds Wilderness, United States

#40 among attractions in White Clouds Wilderness

Natural attraction, Mountain

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Calkins Peak, is a peak also known as Calkens, O'Calkens Peak, Caulkens Peak, and O'Caulkens Peak. At an elevation of 11,487 feet above sea level it is the second highest peak in the White Cloud Mountains of Idaho. The peak is located in Sawtooth National Recreation Area in Custer County about 5.75 mi north-northwest of Castle Peak, its line parent. It is the 46th highest peak in Idaho, and it is located about 0.5 mi north-northeast of White Cloud Peak 9 and 1 mi north-northwest of D. O. Lee Peak. Calkins Peak is directly north of Slide Lake, northwest of Sheep Lake, and southwest of Tin Cup Lake. Calkins Peak is named for Stephen Calkins, a prospector who established lode claims in the area. ()

Elevation: 11487 ftProminence: 1247 ftCoordinates: 44°7'11"N, 114°37'12"W

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White Clouds Wilderness United States

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Calkins Peak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: D. O. Lee Peak, Sapphire Lake, Walker Lake, Slide Lake.

1.2 miS
Natural attraction, Mountain
D. O. Lee Peak, White Clouds Wilderness
32 min walk • D. O. Lee Peak, also known as Lee Peak, at 11,347 feet above sea level, is the third-highest peak in the White Cloud Mountains of the U.S. state of Idaho. It is one of the White Cloud Peaks and the 56th-highest peak in Idaho.
1.2 miS
Natural attraction, Lake
Sapphire Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
30 min walk • Sapphire Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. No trails lead to the lake, but it can be most easily accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 601. Sapphire Lake is east of D. O.
1.4 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake
Walker Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
37 min walk • Walker Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 601. Walker Lake is east of D. O.
0.7 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake
Slide Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
18 min walk • Slide Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake can be accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 601. Slide Lake is just south of Calkins Peak, northeast of D. O. Lee Peak, and upstream of Sheep and Neck Lakes.
0.6 miN
Natural attraction, Mountain
Chinese Wall, White Clouds Wilderness
16 min walk • Chinese Wall at 11,238 feet above sea level is a cliff and peak in the White Cloud Mountains of Idaho. The peak is located in Sawtooth National Recreation Area in Custer County 0.53 mi north of Calkins Peak, its line parent.
0.9 miS
Natural attraction, Lake
Cirque Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
23 min walk • Cirque Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 601. Cirque Lake is just east of D. O.
1.2 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake
Hook Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
31 min walk • Hook Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. No trails lead to the lake, but it can be most easily accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 601. Hook Lake is east of D. O.
0.5 miS
Natural attraction, Lake
Neck Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
12 min walk • Neck Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake can be accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 601. Neck Lake is just south of Calkins Peak, northeast of D. O. Lee Peak, upstream of Sheep Lake, and downstream of Slide Lake.
0.6 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake
Sheep Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
17 min walk • Sheep Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake can be accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 601. Sheep Lake is just south of Calkins Peak, northeast of D. O. Lee Peak, and downstream of Slide and Neck Lakes.
1 miW
Natural attraction, Lake
Ocalkens Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
27 min walk • Ocalkens Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 674. Ocalkens Lake is just east of Calkins Peak, southwest of the Chinese Wall, and north of D. O. Lee Peak.
0.5 miNE
Natural attraction, Lake
Tin Cup Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
14 min walk • Tin Cup Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. No trails lead to lake but it can be accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 680.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Calkins Peak?

Nearby attractions include Neck Lake, White Clouds Wilderness (12 min walk), White Cloud Peak 10, White Clouds Wilderness (14 min walk), Tin Cup Lake, White Clouds Wilderness (14 min walk), Dike Lake, White Clouds Wilderness (15 min walk).