This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 6648 is a minor sagebrush hump that is located southwest of Geneva along US-89. It is most easily climbed from Thomas Fork Road to its west. Peak 6648 is entirely on private land so you must obtain permission from the landowner before undertaking this short climb. USGS Geneva Access … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 8660 is the high point on a ridge that separates Webster Creek from Cow Creek in the Webster Range. It is overshadowed by its higher, more rugged, ridgeline neighbor to the northwest, Peak 8822. The bushwhacking in this area is difficult so be prepared. USGS Diamond Flat Access To reach … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 8822 is the high point on a ridgeline that separates Cow Creek from Horse Creek in the Webster Range. It sits southeast of Diamond Peak (8,696 feet) and north of Webster Canyon. Peak 8822 is most easily climbed from the Webster Creek Trail/FST-112. USGS Diamond Flat Access Same as … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 8570 is the high point on a forested ridge that separates Pole Canyon from Sage Creek in the Webster Range. Given the active mining operation to the east, the peak cannot be reached from the foot trail that comes up Pole Canyon. USGS Stewart Flat Access Same as for … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 8730 is the high point on a ridge on the west side of the extensive Smoky Canyon Phosphate Mining Operation. It is thickly forested but has an open summit. Peak 8730 sits south of Smoky Canyon and north of Pole Canyon in the Webster Range. This is an area … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Smoky Benchmark is a handsome, rocky outcrop that sits above Smoky Canyon in the Webster Range. It is the namesake USGS benchmark in this area, with nearby Smoky Canyon and the active Smoky Canyon Phosphate Mining Operation. Smoky Benchmark is most easily climbed by a forested bushwhack from a saddle … Continue reading