Cottonwood Butte

The summit of Cottonwood Butte sits between the buildings in this photo.

This p2k summit is not in the book and not really part of any Idaho Mountain Range. Cottonwood Butte is located west of Cottonwood, Idaho. It is the highest culmination of the rolling hills that are known as the Camas Prairie (not to be confused with the Camas Prairie that sits between the Soldier Mountains and the Mount Bennett Hills). … Continue reading

Salmon Mountain

Approaching the lookout.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 73 of the book. Updated access information is linked below. Updated August 2017 Salmon Mountain is the tallest summit along the Magruder Corridor. The fire lookout on the summit is staffed during the summer. Views from the summit are nearly endless. The peak has two impressive faces (Northeast and South) … Continue reading

Peak 7940

Peak 7940 from the west.

This peak is not in the book. Peak 7940 is a high point along the Magruder Corridor, which was devastated by fire. The peak sits north of the road between Horse Heaven Saddle and the Salamander Ridge Trailhead. USGS Magruder Mountain Climb Peak 7940 from a point roughly 44.7 miles east of the corridor’s western end. Downed trees form significant, … Continue reading

Sabe Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 73 of the book. Sabe Mountain is located between Burnt Knob and Salmon Mountain on the north side of the Magruder Corridor. Sabe is one of the most prominent summits along the corridor. Its forest were burned off many years ago and are now just starting to return. Sabe Mountain … Continue reading

Peak 8040 (Dry Saddle Peak)

Dry Saddle Peak from the east on a smoky day.

This peak is not in the book. Dry Saddle Peak sits just above Dry Saddle on the Magruder Corridor Road. Dry Saddle is 32.6 miles from the western end of the Magruder Corridor. The saddle has a pit toilet and a camping area above. The peak is 0.25 miles above the camping area. A granite outcrop forms the highest point. … Continue reading

White Top Mountain

White Top Mountain from Burnt Knob.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 83 of the book. White Top Mountain sits northeast of Burnt Peak and due east of Peak 7933/White Top Mountain West. Use Peak 7933’s page to learn about access. Climb the peak from its higher, western neighbor via the connecting ridge. Class 2. USGS Sabe Mountain   … Continue reading