Elevation: 8,740 ft
Prominence: 360
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 148 of the book. Updated August 2021
Swanholm Peak is a lookout site in the Boise National Forest with a 4WD road to the summit. Massive views await summiteers. A fire lookout has stood on the summit since 1922. It is no longer in use. The peak’s summit is the best starting point for an ascent of West Warrior Peak. USGS Swanholm Peak
The summit of Swanholm Peak is just ahead (June 1997). You can see the 4WD road in the lower left-hand corner. This road is more like a trail than a road like and is a great way to access the summit.
Updated Access
From Boise, take ID-21 toward Idaho City and Lowman. Just before Mile Point 57, take the Middle Fork Boise River Road/FS-268 east for 38.0 miles. Turn left onto FS-327 and drive north to FSR-251 (this road is gated but open from June 15 to Sept 15). Follow this difficult 4WD road to the summit. The Forest Service reports “This road is strictly 4×4 vehicle or smaller. Long wheel-based vehicles will have difficult time navigating through the sharp switchbacks. Also, pull-outs are few and far between so meeting oncoming vehicles requires much consideration and probably backing. This road is not for the faint of heart.”
Swanholm Peak as viewed from West Warrior Peak. Dan Robbins Photo
Additional Resources
Regions: Boise Mountains->WESTERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Boise Mountains
Year Climbed: 1997
Longitude: -115.32539 Latitude: 43.89169