This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 7715 is a sagebrush hump that is located on the northeast ridge of Peak 8290. It is due west of Darlington, ID. Peak 7715 is an easy scramble from a county road to its northeast. It can also be climbed in combination with nearby Peak 8290. This area is … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Snow Cone (6,050 feet), Spatter Cones North (6,050 feet), and Spatter Cones South (6,050 feet) are all accessible from the Spatter Cones Trailhead in Craters of the Moon National Monument. Scrambling to the top of any of these peaks is strictly prohibited (by signage) to protect the fragile terrain. USGS … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Hollow Top is located in Laidlaw Park in the remote southwest section of Craters of the Moon National Monument. It is a very short hike from the road that leads northeast to Snowdrift Crater. USGS North Laidlaw Butte Access From US-20 east of Carey, turn right/south onto [signed] North Laidlaw … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Potter Butte is located southeast of Laidlaw Park and northwest of Bear Den Butte in the desolate southwest section of Craters of the Moon National Monument. Potter Butte has a 7-foot tall cairn atop it that can be seen from miles away. USGS Bear Den Butte Access From US-20 east … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Lava Butte is located southeast of Laidlaw Park and due north of Bear Den Butte. Bear Den Butte (5,104 feet) is the HP for Minidoka County but Lava Butte is located in Blaine County. USGS Bear Den Butte Access From US-20 east of Carey, turn right/south onto [signed] North Laidlaw … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Turnbull Butte is located just south of Laidlaw Park Road in the desolate southwest section of Craters of the Moon National Monument. It is easily reached via an old 2-track road and a short scramble to the top. USGS North Laidlaw Butte Access From US-20 east of Carey, turn right/south … Continue reading