Elevation: 9,291 ft
Prominence: 591
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added new photos. Updated November 2024
This peak is located on the main Donkey Hills crest. USGS Short Creek
Peak 9291 as viewed from Peak 9248
Access
The best access to the southern Donkey Hills is from the Dry Creek Road [(A)(6.1) on Page 290]. Follow the Dry Creek Road west to its junction with the Burnt Creek/Long Creek Road (partially signed in 2020). Turn north onto the Burnt Creek/Long Creek, cross Dry Creek and almost immediately turn right/east onto a 2-track road. Follow the 2-track east to a junction with a 4WD road/ATV track that climbs up the unnamed drainage that descends from the Donkey Hills crest to Dry Creek. See map below. This road is one of the most difficult routes to drive in the area. The higher you drive, the more difficult the terrain. Full-sized 4WDs will find it too narrow in spots. This route covers 5.0 miles and gains 1,700 feet in elevation.
South Ridge, Class 2
From the saddle south of the peak, an ATV trail continues up the peak’s south ridge. Hike this trail until it ends and then continue up the gentle south ridge to the summit. It is 1.3 miles from the saddle to the summit with 700 feet of elevation gain.
Southern Donkey Hills access. The 4WD road is shown in light blue.
Peak 9291 (summit is left of center) and its south ridge, which heads diagonally up and left to the summit. This photo is taken from the connecting saddle with Peak 9248. The south ridge was my ascent route. Livingston Douglas Photo
The summit of Peak 9291. Livingston Douglas Photo
Additional Resources
Regions: Donkey Hills->EASTERN IDAHO->Lost River Range
Mountain Range: Lost River Range
Year Climbed: 2020
Longitude: -113.52809 Latitude: 44.24579