Big Windy Peak

Big Windy Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.170m (10,400ft) above the sea level, located in Lemhi County, in eastern Idaho, USA. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Idaho.

Big Windy Peak

The primitive road to the summit, located in the Lemhi Mountains, is gravel, rocky, tippy and bumpy at times. It’s called Spring Mountain Road. The road is usually impassable from October to June (weather permitting). Great trail for experienced wheelers. Big Windy Peak has a huge summit plateau. The trail follows numerous remnants of Idaho 's mining heritage. It’s an old mining road. The journey offers superb views. It’s definitely worth it with old mining remnants around the area. Avoid driving in this area if unpaved mountain roads aren't your strong point. 4x4 vehicle definitly required. Stay away if you're scared of heights. Expect a trail pretty steep. It was the site of several mines that were active from the 1880s through the 1920s. These mines produced small amounts of gold, moderate amounts of silver, and larger amounts of copper and lead.
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