| Central Bitterroot Range | |
|---|---|
Another view of Trapper Peak, from US 93 |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Trapper Peak |
| Elevation | 10,157 ft (3,096 m) |
| Coordinates | 45°53′23.43″N 114°17′52.11″W / 45.8898417°N 114.2978083°W / 45.8898417; -114.2978083Coordinates: 45°53′23.43″N 114°17′52.11″W / 45.8898417°N 114.2978083°W / 45.8898417; -114.2978083 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 103 mi (166 km) N/S |
| Width | 48 mi (77 km) E/W |
| Area | 2,993 sq mi (7,750 km2) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| States/Provinces | Montana and Idaho |
The Central Bitterroot Range is the southernmost and tallest subrange of the Bitterroot Mountains. The Central Bitterroots encompass 2,993 square miles (7,752 km²) and its two tallest peaks are the 10,157 foot (3,096 m) Trapper Peak and the 9,983 foot (3,043 m) El Capitan.
The Central Bitterroots also contain a smaller subrange, the Como Peaks. The Como Peaks subrange is 79 square miles (205 km²) in area and its highest peak is the aforementioned El Capitan.
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