Elevation: 10,012 ft
Prominence: 1,392
![](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/Mount-Loening-Tango-Peaks-175x175.jpg)
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 129-130 of the book.
This peak anchors the north end of the Tango Peaks. It has the Knapp triangulation station benchmark on its summit and has also gone by the name Knapp Benchmark as a result. A Class 3 route leads to the top but it is a long way to the peak from the nearest trailhead. USGS Knapp Lakes
![Mount Loening, Tango Peaks viewed from the south.](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/Mount-Loening-Tango-Peaks-e1400514285527.jpg)
The rugged summit of Mount Loening as viewed from the south.
![Mount Loening from the ridge between it and Cabin Creek Peak.](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/PICT00333.jpg)
Mount Loening as viewed from the ridge between it and Cabin Creek Peak.
![The spike covered summit of Mount Loening.](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/PICT001812.jpg)
The blocky summit of Mount Loening.
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Regions: Eastern Salmon River Mountains->Salmon River Mountains->Southeast Corner Peaks->Tango Peaks->WESTERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Eastern Salmon River Mountains
Year Climbed: 1985