Lick Creek Range

This subrange is discussed on Pages 111-116 of the book. Lick Creek Peaks found on this site significantly expand the books content. All peaks are found at this link: Lick Creek Peaks. The name Lick Creek Range has not been adopted by the USGS. Nevertheless, many people use it to identify the divide that sits between the North Fork Payette … Continue reading

Shafer Butte

The old Shafer Butte fire lookout sits just north of the high point.

This peak is not in the book. Updated February 2021 Shafer Butte is a big, scenic mountain which dominates the southwest corner of the Boise Mountains. It is located just north of Boise. The peak is surrounded by the Bogus Basin Ski Resort. The fire lookout is still standing but is no longer used by the Forest Service. The summit … Continue reading

Peak 5571 (Aldape Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas updated this page pointing out, unfortunately, that public access is no longer available. Updated November 2023 This peak is located on the western shoulder of massive Shaw Mountain roughly 2 miles west of the mountain’s high point Lucky Peak. USGS Robie Creek Access Update by Livingston Douglas Aldape Peak is on … Continue reading

Peak 4375 (Kodiak Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Margo Mandella revised this page in January 2020. Livingston Douglas added two new routes in 2023. Updated November 2023 Peak 4375 is a small ranked peak northeast of Boise, Idaho. The peak’s accessibility, open slopes, relatively short hiking distance, elevation gain, and steepness make it a quick outing for active people and also … Continue reading