Donaldson Peak

12023 ft (3665 m) Lost River Range

About Donaldson Peak

Donaldson Peak reaches 12,023 feet in the Lost River Range, making it the eighth highest summit in Idaho. This challenging peak requires advanced mountaineering skills and provides excellent training for the higher summits in the range. The climb involves steep talus slopes and exposed scrambling, offering climbers spectacular views of the surrounding wilderness.

History

Named after early settlers or miners in the region, Donaldson Peak continues the mining heritage theme common throughout the Lost River Range. The peak has gained recognition among serious mountaineers as part of the Idaho 12ers challenge, representing one of the more technical objectives in the state.

Weather Forecast

Current Conditions

50°F

broken clouds

Feels like 47°F

Good Hiking Conditions

Weather conditions appear favorable for hiking.

Average 61°F

High 71°F

Low 50°F

Wind Up to 13 mph

Humidity 33%

Sunrise 12:04 PM

Sunset 3:16 AM

12 PM

50°F

Feels: 47°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 48% 6.2 miles

3 PM

56°F

Feels: 53°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 37% 6.2 miles

6 PM

66°F

Feels: 64°F 12 mph (Gusts: 20) 23% 6.2 miles

9 PM

71°F

Feels: 69°F 13 mph (Gusts: 14) 23% 6.2 miles

Average 59°F

High 69°F

Low 50°F

Wind Up to 6 mph

Humidity 43%

Sunrise 12:04 PM

Sunset 3:16 AM

0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours

12 AM

69°F

Feels: 67°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 29% 6.2 miles

3 AM

61°F

Feels: 59°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 44% 6.2 miles

6 AM

55°F

Feels: 52°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 46% 6.2 miles

9 AM

53°F

Feels: 50°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 47% 6.2 miles

12 PM

50°F

Feels: 47°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 54% 6.2 miles

3 PM

57°F

Feels: 55°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 46% 6.2 miles

6 PM

66°F

Feels: 64°F 3 mph (Gusts: 8) 35% 6.2 miles

9 PM

65°F

Feels: 63°F 3 mph (Gusts: 10) 44% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches

Average 61°F

High 73°F

Low 48°F

Wind Up to 7 mph

Humidity 40%

Sunrise 12:04 PM

Sunset 3:16 AM

12 AM

70°F

Feels: 68°F 7 mph (Gusts: 8) 32% 6.2 miles

3 AM

61°F

Feels: 59°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 42% 6.2 miles

6 AM

56°F

Feels: 54°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 46% 6.2 miles

9 AM

51°F

Feels: 48°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 53% 6.2 miles

12 PM

48°F

Feels: 48°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 58% 6.2 miles

3 PM

60°F

Feels: 57°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 41% 6.2 miles

6 PM

69°F

Feels: 66°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 25% 6.2 miles

9 PM

73°F

Feels: 71°F 1 mph (Gusts: 6) 21% 6.2 miles

Average 64°F

High 74°F

Low 52°F

Wind Up to 13 mph

Humidity 43%

Sunrise 12:04 PM

Sunset 3:16 AM

0.04 inches expected Over the next 24 hours

12 AM

73°F

Feels: 71°F 3 mph (Gusts: 8) 23% 6.2 miles

3 AM

65°F

Feels: 63°F 2 mph (Gusts: 11) 35% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches

6 AM

57°F

Feels: 55°F 7 mph (Gusts: 7) 50% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches

9 AM

54°F

Feels: 52°F 7 mph (Gusts: 6) 63% 6.2 miles

12 PM

52°F

Feels: 50°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 66% 6.2 miles

3 PM

62°F

Feels: 60°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 49% 6.2 miles

6 PM

72°F

Feels: 70°F 7 mph (Gusts: 9) 31% 6.2 miles

9 PM

74°F

Feels: 73°F 13 mph (Gusts: 15) 26% 6.2 miles

Average 58°F

High 69°F

Low 48°F

Wind Up to 11 mph

Humidity 60%

Sunrise 12:04 PM

Sunset 3:16 AM

0.08 inches expected Over the next 24 hours

12 AM

62°F

Feels: 61°F 11 mph (Gusts: 14) 50% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches

3 AM

55°F

Feels: 53°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 70% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches

6 AM

53°F

Feels: 52°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 70% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches

9 AM

49°F

Feels: 49°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 80% 6.2 miles

12 PM

48°F

Feels: 48°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 80% 6.2 miles

3 PM

60°F

Feels: 59°F 0 mph (Gusts: 1) 51% 6.2 miles

6 PM

69°F

Feels: 67°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 33% 6.2 miles

9 PM

63°F

Feels: 61°F 9 mph (Gusts: 11) 45% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches

Average 57°F

High 63°F

Low 51°F

Wind Up to 7 mph

Humidity 58%

Sunrise 12:04 PM

Sunset 3:16 AM

0.06 inches expected Over the next 24 hours

12 AM

63°F

Feels: 62°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 46% 6.2 miles 0.06 inches

3 AM

58°F

Feels: 57°F 7 mph (Gusts: 8) 57% 6.2 miles

6 AM

53°F

Feels: 51°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 65% 6.2 miles

9 AM

51°F

Feels: 49°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 64% 6.2 miles

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