This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 The Watchman is located at the south end of the developed part of the Craters of the Moon National Monument. It is a double-humped summit that is positioned across from, and northeast of, The Sentinel. It is a much more impressive summit than The Sentinel and is almost 50 vertical … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 The Sentinel is located at the south end of the developed part of the Craters of the Moon National Monument. USGS The Watchman Access This is the first peak of a 5-peak adventure in the south half of CMNM that includes The Sentinel (5,812 feet), The Watchman (5,858 feet), Echo Crater … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Laidlaw Butte is located due south of Laidlaw Park in the Craters of the Moon National Monument. It has an impressive north face with an equally-impressive crater. The summit is located at the northwest corner of the crater rim. This hike covers 7.0 miles with 450 feet of elevation gain … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Corral Butte is located at the east end of Laidlaw Park in the Craters of the Moon National Monument. It is a minor hump with no cairn on top. You’ll find more cows here than tourists. USGS Bear Den Butte Access From US-20 east of Carey, turn right/south onto [signed] … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Ant Butte is located at the east end of Laidlaw Park in the Craters of the Moon National Monument. It is a minor hump with an impressive cairn atop it. No tourists here, just lots of cows. USGS North Laidlaw Butte Access From US-20 east of Carey, turn right/south onto … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. I added a map to Livingston’s narrative. Published November 2021 Peak 6550 is the second-highest peak in the Picabo Hills southwest of Picabo, Idaho. This is the second leg of a 2-peak journey that includes Picabo Hills (6,583 feet) and Peak 6550. An easy ridge traverse (with help from an old 2-track road) … Continue reading