Clearwater Mountains
Clearwater Mountains are a rugged highland range straddling northwest Idaho and southeastern British Columbia and renowned for alpine hiking, wildlife, and remote wilderness.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
| Subregion | Northern Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Boundary County |
| District | Selkirk–Creston Range |
| City | Western USA |
| Timezone | AmericaBoise |
| Latitude | 48.5 |
| Longitude | -116.3 |
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7:15 PM LOCAL TIMEThe Clearwater Mountains are a high-elevation and remote range spanning northwest Idaho and closely linked with the Selkirk–Creston area. Characterized by steep peaks, glacial cirques, and sparse subalpine and alpine vegetation, the range offers some of the most isolated backcountry in the northern Rockies. Key features include changeable weather, *populations of Dall sheep and grizzly bears*, and a network of multi-day hiking routes that traverse high passes and glacial basins. Near the border region, expect a mix of idyllic alpine lakes, rocky ridgelines, and forested valleys. Popular activities revolve around long-distance backpacking, wildlife viewing, and mountaineering, but infrastructure is limited and access often requires cross-country navigation and skills in wilderness survival**.
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