Elevation: 9,220 ft
Prominence: 80
Climbing and access information for this named peak is on Pages 339-340 of the book. The Board of Geographic Names placed the name, I believe mistakenly, on this point rather than on the 9,449-foot point just to its south. This website has identified that point as Needle Peak HP. Published January 2023
Needle Peak is the named, [lower] north summit of the Needle Peak massif. It is most easily climbed in combination with nearby Needle Peak HP (9,449 feet). Needle Peak is a gentle hump and stands in stark contrast to the rugged, rocky summit of Needle Peak HP. USGS Mount Baird
Needle Peak as viewed from the west. Livingston Douglas Photo
Access and Climbing Information
Same as for Needle Peak HP. The ridge traverse from Needle Peak HP to Needle Peak is Class 2.
Needle Peak (left) and Needle Peak HP (right) as viewed from high on the west ridge of Needle Peak HP. Livingston Douglas Photo
Additional Resources
Mountain Range: Big Hole and Snake River Mountains
Longitude: -111.0582 Latitude: 43.3199