Pioneer Mountains (Idaho) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pioneer Mountains
Pioneer Mountains from Hyndman Peak
Highest point
Peak	Hyndman Peak
Elevation	12,009 ft (3,660 m)
Dimensions
Length	18 mi (29 km) N/S
Width	20 mi (32 km) E/W
Geography
Pioneer Mountains Location in Idaho Show map of Idaho Pioneer Mountains Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Idaho
Parent range	Rocky Mountains

The Pioneer Mountains are a mountain range in the U.S. state of Idaho, spanning Blaine, Butte and Custer counties. The range is bounded on the west by the Big Wood River, Trail Creek and Summit Creek, and the North Fork Big Lost River, on the north and east by the East Fork Big Lost River, Left Fork Cherry Creek, Cherry Creek, Dry Fork Creek, Saint Louis Canyon, and Champagne Creek, and on the south by the Snake River Plain. The mountains are located within Sawtooth and Challis National Forests.

The Pioneer Mountains range was named for the pioneer settlers of the region; many of the individual mountains within the range also bear the name of these pioneers.