Donaldson Peak

12023 ft (3665 m) Lost River Range

About Donaldson Peak

Donaldson Peak reaches 12,023 feet in the Lost River Range, making it the eighth highest summit in Idaho. This challenging peak requires advanced mountaineering skills and provides excellent training for the higher summits in the range. The climb involves steep talus slopes and exposed scrambling, offering climbers spectacular views of the surrounding wilderness.

History

Named after early settlers or miners in the region, Donaldson Peak continues the mining heritage theme common throughout the Lost River Range. The peak has gained recognition among serious mountaineers as part of the Idaho 12ers challenge, representing one of the more technical objectives in the state.

Weather Forecast

Current Conditions

29°F

few clouds

Feels like 24°F

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Freezing conditions expected

Average 25°F

High 31°F

Low 19°F

Wind Up to 5 mph

Humidity 82%

Sunrise 3:00 PM

Sunset 11:56 PM

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6 PM

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9 PM

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Average 24°F

High 33°F

Low 21°F

Wind Up to 5 mph

Humidity 49%

Sunrise 3:00 PM

Sunset 11:56 PM

12 AM

24°F

Feels: 17°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 71% 6.2 miles

3 AM

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6 PM

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9 PM

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Average 26°F

High 35°F

Low 22°F

Wind Up to 6 mph

Humidity 37%

Sunrise 3:00 PM

Sunset 11:56 PM

12 AM

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Feels: 20°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 34% 6.2 miles

3 AM

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Average 24°F

High 33°F

Low 20°F

Wind Up to 6 mph

Humidity 37%

Sunrise 3:00 PM

Sunset 11:56 PM

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3 AM

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9 PM

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Feels: 28°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 33% 6.2 miles

Average 27°F

High 29°F

Low 26°F

Wind Up to 8 mph

Humidity 73%

Sunrise 3:00 PM

Sunset 11:56 PM

12 AM

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Feels: 21°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 39% 6.2 miles

3 AM

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Feels: 23°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 44% 6.2 miles

6 AM

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3 PM

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6 PM

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9 PM

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Feels: 25°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 81% 6.2 miles

Average 26°F

High 26°F

Low 26°F

Wind Up to 6 mph

Humidity 93%

Sunrise 3:00 PM

Sunset 11:56 PM

12 AM

26°F

Feels: 20°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 93% 0.6 miles

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