This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Mormon Hill is a partially-forested hump that is located just above the Mormon Hill trailhead. There is a footpath that leads to the open summit area. USGS Star Hope Mine Access The Mormon Hill trailhead is located at the top of FSR-130. To reach it, drive north up Copper Creek … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 255 in the book. Published November 2022 Garfield Mountain is a rocky hump that is located on a summit massif that is dominated by [slightly-higher] Bell Rock (8,700 feet). It is most easily reached from the Mormon Hill trailhead by an unofficial use trail that is not shown on maps. … Continue reading
This peak is mentioned in the book on Page 255. Published November 2022 Bell Rock is a magnificent, intimidating rocky outcrop that is Class 5 in almost all directions. It has only one weakness: its southeast face which goes at Class 3. Bell Rock is the high point of the Garfield Mountain massif. USGS Muldoon Access Same as for Garfield … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Peak 6641 is the high point of a ridgeline that sits above the north side of Salix Creek in the Soldier Mountains. It separates Hawk Gulch from Salix Creek. Peak 6641 is most easily reached from Salix Creek Road which is a weak, 2-track affair best suited for ATVs. USGS … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 6700 is located due west of Chimney Benchmark (7,162 feet). It sits above Salix Creek and has an intimidating southwest face. It is seldom climbed. This is the first leg of a 3-peak adventure that includes Peak 6700, Chimney Benchmark, and Peak 6641. This summit is located on State … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. For a winter ascent of this peak, use the three trip reports linked below. Published November 2022 Chimney Benchmark is a big mountain that separates Chimney Creek from Cow Creek in the Soldier Mountains. It has some old 2-track roads that will get you close to the summit area. The summit is located … Continue reading