Borah Peak
| Borah Peak | |
|---|---|
View from west in August 2009 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,662 ft (3,859 m) |
| Prominence | 5,982 ft (1,823 m) |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 44°08′15″N 113°46′52″W / 44.1373891°N 113.78110123°W |
| Geography | |
Location in the United States Location in Idaho | |
| Location | Custer County, Idaho, U.S. |
| Parent range | Lost River Range |
| Topo map | USGS Borah Peak |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1912 by T.M. Bannon |
| Easiest route | Class 3 Scramble |
Borah Peak, also known as Mount Borah or Beauty Peak, is a mountain in the western United States and the highest summit in Idaho. One of the most prominent peaks in the contiguous United States, it is located in the central section of the Lost River Range, within the Challis National Forest in eastern Custer County. On February 11, 2021, the USGS officially recognized Mt. Borah as Idaho's only active glacier.