Elevation: 7,700 ft
Prominence: 360
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023
Peak 7700 is the high point on a side ridge that is due west of Peak 7855 in the Deep Creek Mountains. It is best reached by a ridge traverse from Peak 7855. This ridge traverse is tedious and presents a few challenges. Read on. USGS Deep Creek Peak
Peak 7700 as viewed from Peak 7855 to its east. Livingston Douglas Photo
Access
Same as for Peak 7814. This is the third leg of a 3-peak adventure that includes Peak 7814, Peak 7855, and Peak 7700. It begins at a saddle on Big Canyon Road.
East Ridge, Class 2
The Climb
From the 7,340-foot connecting saddle with Peak 7814, follow the ridge crest west-northwest then west then west-southwest as it wiggles its way along in mostly-open scrub terrain. There are several ups and downs along the way to the open summit of Peak 7700. This is a tedious endeavor. In the thicker patches of scrub, there is typically a cattle trail to help you. Stay to the left/south side of the ridge to remain in open terrain. There is very little rock on this ridge. The summit of Peak 7700 has a decent cairn.
The final push up the east ridge to the summit of Peak 7700 (left of center). Livingston Douglas Photo
The enlarged summit cairn atop Peak 7700. Livingston Douglas Photo
Additional Resources
Regions: Deep Creek Mountains->SOUTHERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Deep Creek Mountains
Longitude: -112.7279 Latitude: 42.48279