Pegasus Peak, at 11,736 feet (3,577 m) above sea level is the tenth highest peak in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho. The peak is located in Salmon-Challis National Forest and Custer County. It is the 29th highest peak in Idaho and about 1.4 mi (2.3 km) north of Altair Peak.[2][3][4]

Pegasus Peak
A photo of Pegasus and surrounding peaks viewed from the summit of Hyndman Peak.
Pegasus Peak viewed from Hyndman Peak
Highest point
Elevation11,736 ft (3,577 m)[1]
Prominence616 ft (188 m)[1]
Coordinates43°48′44″N 114°00′44″W / 43.812166°N 114.012169°W / 43.812166; -114.012169
Geography
Pegasus Peak is located in Idaho
Pegasus Peak
Pegasus Peak
Parent rangePioneer Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Standhope Peak
Climbing
Easiest routeScramble, class 3

References

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  1. ^ a b "Pegasus Peak, Idaho". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
  2. ^ "The 100 Highest Peaks". Idaho: A Climbing Guide. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
  3. ^ Sawtooth National Forest (Map) (1998 ed.). Sawtooth National Forest, U.S. Forest Service.
  4. ^ "Pegasus Peak". SummitPost.org. Retrieved January 1, 2013.