Donaldson Peak Explained

Donaldson Peak
Photo Alt:A photo of Donaldson Peak and surrounding peaks in the Lost River Range.
Elevation Ft:12023
Prominence Ft:303
Parent Peak:Mount Church
Location:Custer County, Idaho, U.S.
Range:Lost River Range
Map:USA Idaho
Coordinates:44.0646°N -113.6981°W
Topo:USGS Leatherman Peak
Easiest Route:Scrambling,

Donaldson Peak, at 12023feet above sea level is the eighth-highest peak in the U.S. state of Idaho and the seventh-highest in the Lost River Range. The peak is located in Salmon-Challis National Forest in Custer County. It is east of Mount Church, its line parent and west of Mount Breitenbach.[1] [2]

Named for Charles R. Donaldson (1919-1987), former Chief Justice of the Idaho Supreme Court.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The 100 Highest Peaks . Idaho: A Climbing Guide . January 2, 2013.
  2. Web site: Idaho 12ers Home Page . Idaho Summits . January 2, 2013.
  3. Web site: Domestic Names U.S. Geological Survey . 2022-11-22 . www.usgs.gov.