Elevation: 8,854 ft
Prominence: 314
This peak is not in the book. Published October 2018
Peak 8854 is located northwest of Peak 8894 on a ridge system that divides Little Pistol Creek and Forty-Four Creek. This ridge system has 5 ranked summits with Chinook Mountain as the highest point. Between this peak and Chinook Mountain, you will find Peak 8722. Use the link below to read John Platt’s trip report which covers this impressive ridge traverse. USGS Chinook Mountain
Peak 8854 as viewed from Peak 8722. Peak 8894 is in the background on the left. John Platt Photo
This photo shows the ridge traverse from Peak 8894 to Chinook Mountain. Peak 8722 is hidden behind Peak 8854. John Platt Photo
Access
(C)(1.3.2)(a) on Page 139; (C)(1.4)(a) on Page 140.
Chinook Ridge, Class 2
FST-216 passes just south of Peak 8854’s summit as it crosses the peak’s South Slopes. Scramble to the top from the trail.
John Platt’s GPS track of the traverse to Chinook Mountain.
Additional Resources
Regions: Central Salmon River Mountains->Johnson Creek - Middle Fork Divide Peaks->Salmon River Mountains->WESTERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Central Salmon River Mountains
Longitude: -115.37310 Latitude: 44.71659