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Ruffneck Peak

Coordinates: 44°28′54″N 115°09′18″W / 44.48167°N 115.15500°W / 44.48167; -115.15500
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Ruffneck Peak
Ruffneck Peak is located in Idaho
Ruffneck Peak
Ruffneck Peak
Location in Idaho
Ruffneck Peak is located in the United States
Ruffneck Peak
Ruffneck Peak
Location in the United States
Highest point
Elevation9,407 ft (2,867 m)[1]
Prominence1,594 ft (486 m)[1]
Coordinates44°28′54″N 115°09′18″W / 44.48167°N 115.15500°W / 44.48167; -115.15500[2]
Geography
LocationCuster County, Idaho, U.S.
Parent rangeSalmon River Range
Topo map(s)USGS Cape Horn Lakes, ID
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

Ruffneck Peak (9,407 feet (2,867 m)) 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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Ruffneck Peak, Idaho". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  2. ^ "Ruffneck Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Cape Horn Lakes, ID (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "Ruffneck Peak Lookout". National Historic Lookout Register. Retrieved April 27, 2020.