This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 8300 is a ranked bump on the lengthy southeast ridge of Hawley Mountain (9,752 feet). It is most easily climbed from Hawley Canyon to its south. The greatest challenge is probably driving the difficult mountain roads to get close to it. USGS Hawley Mountain Access From ID-33 in Howe, … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The unofficial name was suggested by Rick Baugher who climbed the peak in 2006. Published November 2024 Peak 8562 is an impressive double-humped mountain that separates Hawley Canyon to its north from Deer Creek to its south. It can be climbed from the north, the south, or the west. The greatest challenge is … Continue reading
This butte is not in the book. Published November 2024 The Twin Buttes sit west of Bruneau Canyon and east of Hot Creek. Twin Buttes East (3,230 feet) is two feet higher than Twin Buttes West (3,228 feet). Both buttes can be easily climbed from Hot Creek Road to the west. USGS Crowbar Gulch Access Same as for Twin Buttes … Continue reading
This butte is not in the book. Published November 2024 The Twin Buttes sit west of Bruneau Canyon and east of Hot Creek. Twin Buttes East (3,230 feet) is two feet higher than Twin Buttes West (3,228 feet). Both buttes can be easily climbed from Hot Creek Road to the west. USGS Crowbar Gulch Access From ID-78 in the center … Continue reading
This butte is not in the book. Published November 2024 Crabb Butte (i.e., Bruneau Benchmark) is a handsome butte with a steep southwest face. It is located east of Bruneau and sits above the Bruneau Cemetery on BLM land. Crabb Butte is most easily climbed from the Bruneau Cemetery. USGS Bruneau Access From ID-78 in the center of the small … Continue reading
This butte is not in the book. Published November 2024 Formerly a ranked summit, Flatiron Butte is a handsome butte with steep sides. It is located on the south side of the Snake River, just east of the Bruneau Duck Ponds and just north of ID-78. Much of the butte is on unposted, private land. However, it can be approached … Continue reading