This peak is not in the book. Published December 2021 Peak 5140 is located on Cherry Ridge north of Emmett, Idaho at the southern end of the West Mountains. It is the highest point on Cherry Ridge between the Sehewoki’I Newenee’an Katete complex and Cherry Spring Benchmark. It has an amazing view of numerous areas including Sehewoki’I Newenee’an Katete, the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added a photo which shows the peak from a different perspective. Updated November 2022 Ohio Benchmark, locally known as Mindbender, is located north-northeast of Hailey on a ridge line that divides Ohio Gulch and East Fork Wood River. It is a large peak with an exceptional view of the Hyndman Peak … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added the East Face/Shoulder Route to this page. Updated November 2022 This attractive peak sits at the east end of the divide that splits Kent Gulch and Hatty Gulch which both dump into Rock Creek. It is a treeless peak and can be climbed through the sagebrush from any direction. USGS Richardson … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Peak 6758 is the high point of a complex of hills that sit directly above Challis on its northwest side. Nearby Challis Benchmark (6,730 feet) is slightly lower. Due to the preponderance of private property in this area, it is a difficult peak to reach. This entire hike is on … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Peak 6420 is a hill that towers over Mill Creek, northwest of Challis. Given the preponderance of private property in this area, the only public access is from Mill Creek Road. Even so, you must avoid a private ranch along Mill Creek. Consult a land management map to stay legal. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Peak 8940 is located due west of Mosquito Flat Reservoir. It has a steep east face and is seldom, if ever, climbed. Peak 8940 has a lengthy, forested summit plateau. USGS Twin Peaks Access From US-93 at the north end of Challis, turn left/west onto [signed] Clinic Avenue. Follow Clinic … Continue reading