Birch Creek Mountain by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Birch Creek Mountain is the highest peak in the Wolverine Creek section of the Blackfoot Mountains. Yes, it’s even higher than [popular] Taylor Mountain (7,404 feet) to its northwest. Birch Creek Mountain sits above Double W Divide at the headwaters of Wolverine Creek. It is on private land with some … Continue reading

Peak 6823 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 6823 sits above Allen Ranch and the Lower Valley in the Wooley Range. It is most easily climbed via either its north or northeast sides. The east and south sides are blocked by a private ranch (Allen Ranch). The route described is probably the shortest, most direct line to … Continue reading

Peak 6620 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. The private land may or may not be open to the public. It is always best to get permission. Published November 2024 Peak 6620 sits above both Saw Log Basin and Wolverine Basin in the Blackfoot Mountains. It is located due west of the more popular (and impressive) Taylor Mountain (7,404 feet). Nonetheless, … Continue reading

Peak 6530 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 6530 sits just south of Brush Creek Road (a well-maintained county road) in the Blackfoot Mountains. It towers above the powerful Blackfoot River and Morgan Bridge. It can be climbed from the northeast entirely on BLM land. USGS Dunn Basin Access From Exit 116 (Sunnyside Road) on I-15 in … Continue reading

Peak 6781 (Bones Peak) by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. The summit of this peak is privately owned. The unofficial name was suggested by Rick Baugher. Published November 2024 Peak 6781 is located on a ridgeline on the west side of Paradise Valley in the Blackfoot Mountains. It is most easily climbed from a well-maintained county road (Paradise Road) to its north. USGS … Continue reading