Elevation: 5,420 ft
Prominence: 80
This formation is not in the book. The photo of the informational sign (below) sets for the interesting history of this area. Click on the photo to enlarge it. Published December 2024
Standing Rock is a Class 5 pinnacle located along ID-36 in southern Idaho. As of 2024, it has no recorded ascents. It appears to be on Caribou National Forest land and there is no signage or fencing to prohibit climbing it. Bring a rope, protection, and a partner. USGS Weston Canyon
Standing Rock as viewed from nearby ID-36. Livingston Douglas Photo
Access
Park in the large roadside pullout for Standing Rock along ID-36. This pullout is at virtual MM113.8 and is 1.1 miles north of the [signed] Caribou National Forest boundary. The pullout is at 5,370 feet and 42⁰06’25”N, 112⁰05’21”W.
The back side of Standing Rock. Livingston Douglas Photo
The information plaque at the base of Standing Rock. Livingston Douglas Photo
Additional Resources
Regions: Bannock Range->Malad Range->SOUTHERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Bannock Range
Longitude: -112.0895 Latitude: 42.1071