This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added a new route and a photo. Updated November 2022 Peak 5915 is at the west end of the Soldier Mountains. The peak is located on an isolated parcel of Boise National Forest land just west of the Featherville Road. USGS Cat Creek Summit Access From US-20, drive north on Featherville … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added a new description of the north side route to this entry. Updated November 2022 Peak 5888 is located in the far southwest corner of the Soldier Mountains. This peak is located on Boise National Forest land (surrounded by private land). As you travel along the Castle Creek Road (see below), … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The scenic western end of Bennett Mountain Hills has more private land than public land. Much of the public land in this area is owned by the State of Idaho and is leased out to private concerns, often under terms that exclude public access. The land around this peak is an exception, as … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 7057 is a peakbagger’s dream with easy access and only a short walk to its summit. This peak is located east of Horseshoe Bend on the Boise Ridge. USGS Harris Creek Summit Access Approach the peak from Horseshoe Bend. From the south end of town, take the paved and then gravel road … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 7201 sits just northeast of the Hawley Mountain Lookout on the north end of the Boise Ridge. Climb this peak from Hawley Mountain which sits just to the southwest and is reached by road. Park just below the lookout and follow the ridge northeast, down to the connecting saddle. From there, find … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 103 of the book. Hitt Peak is the second-highest summit in the Hitt Mountains. It is located roughly 2.5 miles south of Sturgill Peak, the range’s high point. The peak is most easily reached from the broad saddle between it and Sturgill Peak. USGS Sturgill Peak This saddle can be … Continue reading