Record SL-640395 · Wikidata Q6921412
Independence Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
2,966
m
9,731 ft
Prominence
350 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
42.1896° N,
113.6692° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaMount Independence is the second highest peak in the Albion Mountains of Idaho. The peak is located in Sawtooth National Forest and Cassia County. It is located about 1 mi (1.6 km) northwest of Cache Peak. The Independence Lakes are located in the basin to the east of the peak. Mount Independence supports one of the three populations of Cymopterus davisii, a plant that is endemic to the Albion Mountains. The Mount Independence population is considered a single population with Cache Peak. Mount Independence is 9,950 feet (3,030 m) above sea level.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cache Peak | 3,136 m | SE 125° | 0.8 km |
| Thunder Mountain | 2,259 m | SE 114° | 5.0 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlark | North Towers, The | 5c | 4.9 km |
| In Without Knocking | North Towers, The | 5c | 4.9 km |
| Morning Red | North Towers, The | 5a | 4.9 km |
| Point Break - PERMANENTLY CLOSED TO CLIMBING!! | Tidal Wave - CLOSED TO CLIMBING!! | 6a | 5.5 km |
| Big Kahuna - PERMANENTLY CLOSED TO CLIMBING!! | Tidal Wave - CLOSED TO CLIMBING!! | 6a | 5.5 km |
| KP 109 - PERMANENTLY CLOSED TO CLIMBING!! | Tidal Wave - CLOSED TO CLIMBING!! | 5b | 5.5 km |
| Blue Crush - PERMANENTLY CLOSED TO CLIMBING!! | Tidal Wave - CLOSED TO CLIMBING!! | 5c | 5.5 km |
| Tidal Wave - PERMANENTLY CLOSED TO CLIMBING!! | Tidal Wave - CLOSED TO CLIMBING!! | 6b | 5.5 km |
| Riding Giants - PERMANENTLY CLOSED TO CLIMBING!! | Tidal Wave - CLOSED TO CLIMBING!! | 5c | 5.5 km |
| The Bag Piper | Green Wall, The | V12 | 5.8 km |
| Green In The Face | Green Wall, The | V12 | 5.8 km |
| Waxie Pants | Green Wall, The | V7 | 5.8 km |
| Waxie Darbles | Green Wall, The | V5 | 5.8 km |
| Pissy Pants | Green Wall, The | V6 | 5.8 km |
| Golden Chandelier | Green Wall, The | V10 | 5.8 km |
| Heart | Green Wall, The | V9 | 5.8 km |
| The Rail | Green Wall, The | V2+ | 5.8 km |
| Vote for Pedro | Taco, The | 5c | 5.9 km |
| Molé Poblano | Taco, The | 5c | 5.9 km |
| Not a Taco | Taco, The | 5a | 5.9 km |
| Bandito | Taco, The | 6c | 5.9 km |
| South Ridge | Taco, The | 5b | 5.9 km |
| Conejito | Taco, The | 5b | 5.9 km |
| Taco Time | Taco, The | 5b | 5.9 km |
| Leapin' Leaner | Taco, The | 5c | 5.9 km |