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.

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