This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added three photos. Updated November 2022 Peak 8345 is located southwest of Ohio Benchmark. Due to the difficult road access, it is best climbed in combination with Ohio Benchmark. USGS Baugh Creek SW Access See Ohio Benchmark for access details. Northeast Ridge, Class 1 From the parking spot shown on the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published June 2022 China Butte is located south of the main Silver City Range crest in the Owyhee Mountains. Although your hike to this summit will start at a higher elevation than the peak’s summit, it is a worthwhile goal. USGS Cinnabar Mountain Access Access the peak from the Silver City Road [(A)(2) … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published June 2022 Peak 6603 (Collett Mountain) is located on the south side of Pixley Basin. I recommend the name Collett Mountain for this peak to honor the owner of a private parcel of land in Pixley Basin. The owner has allowed the public to cross his land, which would otherwise make reaching … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published June 2022 Peak 5185 sits just west of Pixley Creek. USGS Pixley Basin Access Primary access information for this peak and its surroundings is found at the following link: Castle Creek Area Access A seldom-used 2-track road runs west from Castle Creek/Pixley Basin Roads. This road definitely requires a 4WD. The road has … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published June 2022 Savage Peak, named after nearby Savage Crossing, is another out-of-the-way Owyhee Mountains peak. If you like remote, seldom-visited peaks, this summit is for you. USGS Pixley Basin Access Primary access information for this peak and its surroundings is found at the following link: Castle Creek Area Access A seldom-used 2-track road … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published June 2022 The Castle Keep towers over the confluence of White Creek and the North and South Forks of Castle Creek. The Castle Keep is the perfect place to survey these magnificent canyons. USGS Pixley Basin Access Primary access information for this peak and its surroundings is found at the following link: Castle … Continue reading