Ruffneck Peak

Elevation: 9,407 ft
Prominence: 1,594

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Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 129 of the book. Updated September 2019


Ruffneck Peak is located 21 miles northwest of Stanley, Idaho. The peak towers over 3 lake basins, the largest of which is on its East Slopes. A trail climbs through the eastern lake basin past Langer and Ruffneck Lakes. There is a fire lookout on top of the peak, which was manned in 2019. The trail passes through a large burn between the trailhead and Langer Lake. USGS Cape Horn Lakes

Ruffneck Peak from Langer Lake.

Ruffneck Peak as viewed from Langer Lake.

The lookout in 2019.

The fire lookout (2019).

Cabin Creek Peak viewed from Roughneck Peak.

Cabin Creek Peak as viewed from Ruffneck Peak.

Mountain Range: Eastern Salmon River Mountains

Year Climbed: 1989

Longitude: -115.15414   Latitude: 44.48184

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