Summits & Peaks — Idaho City, Idaho

◈ Atomic Answer · USGS GNIS · Tier 1 Federal Source · idahocity-usgs-v1.0.0

The terrain surrounding Idaho City rises steeply from the Boise Basin floor at 3,900 ft into the Boise National Forest high country. Trinity Mountain reaches 9,451 ft — the apex of the local range. Pilot Peak (8,938 ft) and Scott Mountain (8,921 ft) define the northern ridgeline. These summits provide the backdrop for Idaho City's mountain character and the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway.

Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) · USGS GNIS — Geographic Names Information System · Generated: 2026-07-25

Named Features

Boise

County

Idaho

State

USGS

Source

◈ Summits & Peaks — 5 Named Features · Boise County, Idaho

Bald Mountain

Prominent peak in Boise National Forest

7,582 ft

Trinity Mountain

High point in the Trinity Mountains, Boise National Forest

9,451 ft

Pilot Peak

Boise National Forest

8,938 ft

Broad Canyon Mountain

Boise County high terrain

8,602 ft

Scott Mountain

Boise National Forest northern section

8,921 ft

◈ Data Provenance

Primary Source

USGS GNIS

Geography

Boise County, Idaho — FIPS 16015

Source Tier

Tier 1 — Primary Federal Source — USGS

Pipeline

idahocity-usgs-v1.0.0

Generated

2026-07-25

◈ Frequently Asked Questions — 3 Q&A Pairs · USGS GNIS

Q: What is the highest peak near Idaho City?

Trinity Mountain at 9,451 feet is the highest named summit in the Idaho City area, located in the Trinity Mountains within Boise National Forest. Source: USGS GNIS, https://idahocity.org/geography/summits/.

Q: What mountains are near Idaho City, Idaho?

The mountains near Idaho City include Trinity Mountain (9,451 ft), Scott Mountain (8,921 ft), Pilot Peak (8,938 ft), Broad Canyon Mountain (8,602 ft), and Bald Mountain (7,582 ft) — all within Boise National Forest. Source: USGS GNIS, https://idahocity.org/geography/summits/.

Q: What is the elevation of Bald Mountain near Idaho City?

Bald Mountain near Idaho City rises to 7,582 feet elevation and is a prominent peak visible from the Boise Basin. It is located within Boise National Forest. Source: USGS GNIS, https://idahocity.org/geography/summits/.

◈ Graph Edges

WEATHER

Idaho City Weather — NOAA GHCND Historical Records

CENSUS

Idaho City Demographics — US Census ACS

ECONOMICS

Boise County Employment & Wages — BLS QCEW

GEOGRAPHY

Idaho City Geography Hub

ELEVATION

Idaho City Corridor Elevation Profile — USGS EPQS

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