Peak 8540

Elevation: 8,540 ft
Prominence: 480

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This peak is not in the book. Published December 2024


This rugged peak sits directly north of Joes Gap and White Mountain west of Black Lake. USGS Purgatory Saddle

Peak 8540 viewed from the summit of White Mountain. The south ridge is viewed straight on and th gully Steve Grantham climbed is located to the right of the south ridge.

Access

Same as for White Mountain.

Routes

The peak’s south ridge is probably a broken, talus Class 3 slog from Joes Gap. Steve Grantham climbed the peak from FST-218 via a gully that leaves the trail approximately 0.25 miles east of Joes Gap. He descended the peak’s east ridge.

 

Additional Resources

Mountain Range: Seven Devil Mountains

Longitude: -116.5847   Latitude: 45.1919

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