Challis Field Office

Borah Peak WSA

General Location
15 miles northwest of Mackay, Idaho

Natural Features
Rough, rocky terrain with moderately steep/steep slopes, sparsely covered with sagebrush/grass vegetation. Outstanding geologic evidence of the 1983 Challis Earthquake.  Spectacular views of Borah Peak, the highest point in Idaho (12,655 feet), and outstanding opportunities for solitude.

Total Acres: 3,880


Borah Peak 


Challis Field Office  |  1151 Blue Mountain Road |  Challis, ID 83226
208-879-6200  |  Fax: 208-879-6219 |  Office hours: 7:45am - 4:30pm, M-F