| Leatherman Peak | |
|---|---|
 Leatherman Peak at center | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,228 ft (3,727 m) |
| Prominence | 1,668 ft (508 m) |
| Parent peak | Borah Peak |
| Coordinates | 44°04′56″N 113°43′58″W / 44.0821375°N 113.7328047°W / 44.0821375; -113.7328047 |
| Geography | |
  Leatherman PeakCuster County, Idaho, U.S.
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| Parent range | Lost River Range |
| Topo map | USGS Leatherman Peak |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1912 by T.M Bannon |
| Easiest route | Scrambling, class 3 |
Leatherman Peak, at 12,228 feet (3,727 m) above sea level is the second highest peak in Idaho and the Lost River Range. The peak is located in Salmon-Challis National Forest in Custer County. It is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) southeast of Borah Peak, its line parent. It is also about 4.5 mi (7.2 km) northeast from U.S. Route 92.
The peak was named after Henry Leatherman.
References
- "Leatherman Peak, Idaho". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
- "Leatherman Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
- "The 100 Highest Peaks". Idaho: A Climbing Guide. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
- "Leatherman Peak". SummitPost.org. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
- "Leatherman Peak". Idaho Summits. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
- "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
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