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This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022

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West Butte is located on BLM land. However, there is a lot of private land that surrounds it. It is possible to climb it from Egin Lakes to its southeast entirely on BLM land but it will be an arduous slog through sandy terrain on a very up-and-down route. It can also be climbed in combination with nearby South Junipers HP if you obtain permission from the Juniper Mountain Ranch. West Butte is only a foot lower in elevation than nearby South Junipers HP. USGS Big Grassy Ridge

East-Side Access

Red Road is a north-south paved road that is located west of Parker, Idaho. It can be reached from Parker via West 4th North Road or via South Parker Road (500N). Follow either road west to its junction with [signed] Red Road, which is signed as 1900E. From the south, Red Road can be reached on US-20 in North Rexburg (Exit 337). After exiting US-20, turn left/north onto [unsigned] Salem Road which becomes Red Road. Drive 6.1 miles north on Salem/Red Road to its signed junction with 500N. From the signed junction of 500N and 1900E/Red Road, drive north on Red Road (a paved, 50MPH road) to the [signed] left/west turnoff for the Juniper Mountain Ranch.

Northeast Ridge, Class 2

Climb South Junipers HP. From the summit, descend southwest down the west face to reach Hansen Basin. Hike southwest across the basin to the toe of the northeast ridge. Scramble up the steep, sandy terrain to the summit.

South-Side Access

Red Road is a north-south paved road that is located west of Parker, Idaho. It can be reached from Parker via West 4th North Road or via South Parker Road (500N). Follow either road west to its junction with [signed] Red Road, which is signed as 1900E. From the south, Red Road can be reached on US-20 in North Rexburg (Exit 337). After exiting US-20, turn left/north onto [unsigned] Salem Road which becomes Red Road. Drive 6.1 miles north on Salem/Red Road to its signed junction with 500N (which is signed for “Egin Lakes”). From the signed junction of 500N and 1900E/Red Road, drive west on 500N to the Egin Lakes Day Use Area and park.

East Face, Class 2

Be sure to consult a land management map before undertaking this climb. Carefully observe the land lines between private land and public (BLM) land. From Egin Lakes, hike north then west on a 2-track then scramble north up a face then a shoulder. Scramble northwest across a few gullies and shoulders to reach the base of the east face. Climb the steep, sandy terrain to reach the summit.