Where is the snake river?

The Snake River is a major river of the greater Pacific Northwest region in the United States. At 1,078 miles (1,735 km) long, it is the largest tributary of the Columbia River, in turn the largest North American river that empties into the Pacific Ocean. read more

Near Heise the river leaves the mountains and crosses the broad Snake River Plain of southern Idaho, an area covered by lava beds. On the western edge of the state, it is joined by the Boise River. Turning north, it forms the boundary between Idaho and Oregon for 216 miles (348 km). read more

The other side of the Snake River is Bear Mountain in Oregon, which is only around 5,400 feet. By comparison, Spanish Mountain rises 8,240 feet above the Kings River in California and is only 4 miles away. The highest point on the other side of the river, coincidentally, is also around 5,400 feet. read more