This mountain was named after Sam Taylor, an early settler of Idaho and brother of Matt Taylor.

[1] The Blackfoot River carves through the region.

Within this range is Wolverine Canyon, a public area that features sites for hiking, camping, kayaking, rock climbing and other recreational pursuits.

This area is mainly a hilly shrub-steppe, covered in sagebrush and juniper.

However, there are many springs and small streams which form microclimates with more water-loving plants.