Bald Mountain (Idaho)

Bald Mountain (9150 feet, 2789 m) is a mountain in the western United States in south central Idaho, adjacent to the city of Ketchum in Blaine County. The mountain has one of the higher summits of the Smoky Mountains of Idaho, located in the Sawtooth National Forest. The forested Smoky Mountains were named for their propensity for summer forest fires.

This article is about the Bald Mountain of the Sun Valley Resort in Blaine County, Idaho. For the modest ski area in Clearwater County, see Bald Mountain Ski Area.
Bald Mountain
Bald Mountain from Sun Valley Lake
Bald Mountain
Location in Idaho
Bald Mountain
Location in the United States
LocationKetchum & Sun Valley
Blaine County, Idaho, U.S.
Nearest major cityTwin Falls - 80 mi (130 km)
Boise - 150 mi (240 km)
Salt Lake City - 330 mi (530 km)
Coordinates43°39′18″N 114°24′33″W
Vertical3,400 ft (1,036 m)
Top elevation9,150 ft (2,789 m)
Base elevation5,750 ft (1,753 m)
River Run
Skiable area2,054 acres (8.3 km2)
Trails75
- 36% easiest
- 42% more difficult
- 22% most difficult
Lift system15
- 1 gondola (8 person)
- 1 high speed six pack
- 7 high speed quads
- 2 triple chairlifts
- 1 surface
Snowfall220 in (18 ft; 560 cm)
Snowmaking645 acres (2.6 km2)
Night skiingnone
WebsiteSun Valley.com
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