Ruffneck Peak Explained

Ruffneck Peak
Elevation Ft:9407
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:1594
Location:Custer County, Idaho, U.S.
Map:Idaho#USA
Relief:1
Coordinates:44.4817°N -115.155°W
Coordinates Ref:[2]
Topo:USGS Cape Horn Lakes, ID
Easiest Route:Hike

Ruffneck Peak is in the Salmon River Mountains in the U.S. state of Idaho. The peak is located in Salmon-Challis National Forests.[1] [3] A historic fire lookout is on top of Ruffneck Peak. Constructed in 1932, the fire lookout is staffed seasonally.[4]

Notes and References

  1. 65128. Ruffneck Peak, Idaho. April 27, 2020.
  2. 389719. Ruffneck Peak. April 27, 2020.
  3. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Cape Horn Lakes, ID. April 27, 2020.
  4. Web site: Ruffneck Peak Lookout . National Historic Lookout Register . April 27, 2020.