This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 5927 towers over the confluence of Coal Banks Creek and Goose Creek in the South Hills. It is a handsome, ridgeline summit with an impressive north face. Peak 5927 is most easily climbed from FSR-681 to its north at a road junction. USGS Blue Hill Access From the end … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Middle Mountain South is the high point on a long north-south ridgeline that begins just south of Oakley and extends all the way south into Utah. It is most easily climbed via its west ridge from Emery Creek Road. USGS Lyman Pass Access From the end of ID-27 in downtown … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 7947 is a ridgeline hump that is located north of Granite Pass and south of the Middle Mountain high point (8,060 feet). The rocky summit is on private land so you must obtain permission before undertaking this climb. USGS Lyman Pass Access Same as for Middle Mountain South. This … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated November 2023 Peak 7758 is a ranked summit on the lengthy north-south ridge on the west side of Left Fork Knox Canyon in the Deep Creek Mountains. It sits above the headwaters of both Water Canyon and Wheeler Canyon. Peak 7758 is most easily climbed from Left Fork Knox Canyon Road to … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 7700 is the high point on a side ridge that is due west of Peak 7855 in the Deep Creek Mountains. It is best reached by a ridge traverse from Peak 7855. This ridge traverse is tedious and presents a few challenges. Read on. USGS Deep Creek Peak Access … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Blue Hill is located on the east side of Goose Creek in the foothills of the Albion Mountains. It sits above Blue Hill Creek but is overshadowed by higher mountains to its east and west. USGS Blue Hill Access From the end of ID-27 in downtown Oakley, turn right/west onto … Continue reading