Kent Peak, Salmon–Challis National Forest

Name: Kent Peak
Address: Salmon–Challis National Forest, United States

#10 among attractions in Salmon–Challis National Forest

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Kent Peak, at 11,664 feet above sea level is the second highest peak in the Boulder Mountains of Idaho. Located on the border of Blaine and Custer counties, Kent Peak is about 0.75 miles south of the range's highest point, Ryan Peak. The peak is also on the border of Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Salmon-Challis National Forest and partially within the Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness. It is the 34th highest peak in Idaho. ()

Elevation: 11664 ftProminence: 584 ftCoordinates: 43°53'45"N, 114°24'18"W

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Salmon–Challis National Forest United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Ryan Peak, North Fork Lake, Glassford Peak, South Amber Lake.

0.5 miNW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Ryan Peak, Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness
13 min walk • Ryan Peak, at 11,714 feet above sea level is the highest peak in the Boulder Mountains of Idaho. Located in Custer County, Ryan Peak is about 0.5 miles north of the Blaine County border.
1.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
North Fork Lake, Salmon–Challis National Forest
32 min walk • North Fork Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the Boulder Mountains in Salmon-Challis National Forest. While no trails lead to the lake, it is most easily accessed from a trail from the end of forest road 128.
3.9 miW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Glassford Peak, Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness
101 min walk • Glassford Peak, at 11,602 feet above sea level is the third highest peak in the Boulder Mountains of Idaho. Located in the Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness of Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Custer County, Glassford Peak is about 0.55 miles north of the Blaine County border.
5.3 miSW
Natural attraction, Lake
South Amber Lake, Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness
137 min walk • South Amber Lake is an alpine lake in Blaine County, Idaho, United States, located in the Boulder Mountains in Sawtooth National Recreation Area. While no trails lead to the lake, it is most easily accessed from trail 146. The lake is located south of North Amber Lake, but in a separate sub-drainage.
5.9 miSW
Natural attraction, Lake
Window Lake, Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness
151 min walk • Window Lake is an alpine lake in Blaine County, Idaho, United States, located in the Boulder Mountains in Sawtooth National Recreation Area. While no trails lead to the lake, it is most easily accessed from trails 129 or 184.
0.5 miNW
Natural attraction, Natural feature, Vernacular architecture
Boulder Mountains, Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness
13 min walk • The Boulder Mountains are part of the Rocky Mountains in the western United States. Located in central Idaho, they stretch from a few miles north of Ketchum to north to near Challis, and part of the range is within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and partially within the Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness.
5.1 miSW
Natural attraction, Lake
North Amber Lake, Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness
130 min walk • North Amber Lake is an alpine lake in Blaine County, Idaho, United States, located in the Boulder Mountains in Sawtooth National Recreation Area. While no trails lead to the lake, it is most easily accessed from trail 146. The lake is located north of South Amber Lake, but in a separate sub-drainage.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kent Peak?

Nearby attractions include Boulder Mountains, Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness (13 min walk), Ryan Peak, Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness (13 min walk).

Kent Peak, Salmon–Challis National Forest

Facts and practical information

Salmon–Challis National Forest plan & book

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

Ryan Peak, Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness

North Fork Lake, Salmon–Challis National Forest

Glassford Peak, Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness

South Amber Lake, Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness

Window Lake, Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness

Boulder Mountains, Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness

North Amber Lake, Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kent Peak?