The Clearwater Mountains are part of the Rocky Mountains, located in the panhandle of Idaho in the Western United States. The mountains lie between the Salmon River and the Bitterroot Range and encompass an area of 8499 sqmi.

Subranges

North Clearwater Mountains

The North Clearwater Mountains is the northernmost and shortest subrange. The subrange is 4321 sqmi in area. Only two of its peaks — the 7139 ft Pot Mountain and the 7077 ft Black Mountain — rise above 7000 ft.

Selway Crags

The Selway Crags lie between the North and South Clearwaters both in latitude and mean elevation. The Selway Crags encompass 885 sqmi and its two highest peaks are the 8282 ft Grave Peak and the 7424 ft McConnell Mountain.

South Clearwater Mountains

The South Clearwater Mountains is the southernmost and tallest subrange, with 6 peaks above 8000 ft. The South Clearwaters encompass 3292 sqmi and its two highest peaks are the 9001 ft Stripe Mountain and the 8943 ft Salmon Mountain.