Peak 7140 (Cotterel Mountains High Point)

The southern end of the Cotterel Mountains.

This peak is not in the book. Cotterell Mountain is the highest point in the Cotterel Mountains (i.e., the Malta Range). This area is identified on Page 349 of the book but the peak was not discussed. Published June 2020


This peak is located southeast of Albion, Idaho on the main crest of the Cotterel Mountains. There are several electronic installations on the summit. The view across the Snake River Plain stretches forever. USGS Nibbs Creek

The Cotterel Mountains high point, Peak 7140, viewed from the west.
The Cotterel Mountains high point (Peak 7140) as viewed from the west.

Access and Route, Class 1

Access this peak from ID-77 exactly 7.4 miles south of Albion, Idaho. Turn east onto a maintained gravel road just south of Connor Summit. Follow this steep road to the summit and its electronic facilities in 4.0 miles with 1,200 feet of elevation gain.