Elevation: 8,818 ft
Prominence: 958
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 70 of the book. Published July 2020
North Pole is located roughly 17 miles SW of Elk City in the Gospel Hump Wilderness. Unlike its slightly taller neighbor, Buffalo Hump, it is easily reached by trail. A fire lookout was established on the peak in 1927. The lookout was decommissioned in 1950 and destroyed at a later date. Only the foundation remains. The access and route information in the book is still accurate. It is 2.5 miles with 1,225 feet of elevation gain from Wildhorse Campground to the summit. For updated road access, refer to the Buffalo Hump page. USGS North Pole
North Pole as viewed from the east
North Pole as viewed from the south
My GPS track. The trail is not frequently maintained but is still in fair condition.
The foundation of the long gone lookout.
Additional Resources
Mountain Range: Southern Clearwater Peaks
Year Climbed: 2020
Longitude: -115.68401 Latitude: 45.64739