Notable viewpoint · Lemhi, Idaho
McEleny Mountain
McEleny Mountain is a viewpoint in Lemhi, Idaho.
McEleny Mountain: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit McEleny Mountain
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach McEleny Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 45.02881, -114.54453. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near McEleny Mountain
- Puddin Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~14 km · Must-see
- Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness · church · Valley · ~60 km · Must-see
- Sunflower Hot Springs · attraction · Valley · ~61 km · Must-see
- Goldbug Hot Springs · attraction · Lemhi · ~63 km · Must-see
- White Mountain West · viewpoint · Custer · ~63 km · Must-see
- Stripe Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~71 km · Must-see
- Sugar Loaf · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~6 km
- Quartzite Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~11 km
- Red Rock Peak · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~12 km
- Middle Fork Peak · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~14 km
- Cathedral Rock · church · Lemhi · ~15 km
- Duck Peak · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~17 km
- Duck Creek Point · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~17 km
- Blackbird Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~18 km
- Veil Cave Rapids · cave · Lemhi · ~22 km
- Veil Cave · cave · Lemhi · ~22 km
- Veil Falls · waterfall · Lemhi · ~22 km
- Mist Falls Rapids · waterfall · Lemhi · ~25 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near McEleny Mountain
- Puddin Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~14 km · Must-see
- White Mountain West · viewpoint · Custer · ~63 km · Must-see
- Stripe Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~71 km · Must-see
- Lem Peak · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~75 km · Must-see
- Arctic Point Fire Lookout · viewpoint · Idaho · ~79 km · Must-see
- The General · viewpoint · Custer · ~80 km · Must-see
- Freeman Peak · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~89 km · Must-see
- Ruffneck Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~97 km · Must-see
- Nez Perce Peak · viewpoint · Idaho · ~98 km · Must-see
- Magruder Mountain · viewpoint · Idaho · ~98 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for McEleny Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit McEleny Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near McEleny Mountain?
Nearby: Puddin Mountain (viewpoint, 14 km), Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness (church, 60 km), Sunflower Hot Springs (attraction, 61 km), Goldbug Hot Springs (attraction, 63 km), White Mountain West (viewpoint, 63 km), Stripe Mountain (viewpoint, 71 km).
Is McEleny Mountain worth visiting?
McEleny Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Idaho on Spotwander.