Buttercup Mountain
| Buttercup Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,079 ft (2,767 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 580 ft (180 m) [1] |
| Parent peak | Cup Benchmark |
| Coordinates | 43°30′56″N 114°34′37″W / 43.5154591°N 114.5770005°WCoordinates: 43°30′56″N 114°34′37″W / 43.5154591°N 114.5770005°W [2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Blaine and Camas counties, Idaho, U.S. |
| Parent range | Smoky Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Buttercup Mountain |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Simple scramble, class 2 |
Buttercup Mountain, at 9,079 feet (2,767 m) above sea level is a peak in the Smoky Mountains of Idaho. The peak is located in Sawtooth National Forest on the border of Blaine and Camas counties. It is located in the watersheds of Willow and Deer creeks. It is about 5.75 mi (9.25 km) northwest of Kelly Mountain and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) southeast of Dollarhide Mountain. No roads or trails go to the summit.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Buttercup Mountain". ListsOfJohn.com. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
- ↑ "Buttercup Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
- ↑ Sawtooth National Forest (Map) (1998 ed.). Sawtooth National Forest, U.S. Forest Service.
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