Leatherman Peak

Leatherman Peak, at 12,228 feet (3,727 m) above sea level is the second highest peak in Idaho and the Lost River Range. The peak is located in Salmon-Challis National Forest in Custer County. It is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) southeast of Borah Peak, its line parent. It is also about 4.5 mi (7.2 km) northeast from U.S. Route 92.

Leatherman Peak
Leatherman Peak at center
Highest point
Elevation12,228 ft (3,727 m)
Prominence1,668 ft (508 m)
Parent peakBorah Peak
Coordinates44°04′56″N 113°43′58″W
Geography
Leatherman Peak
Parent rangeLost River Range
Topo mapUSGS Leatherman Peak
Climbing
First ascent1912 by T.M Bannon
Easiest routeScrambling, class 3

The peak was named after Henry Leatherman.

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