This peak is not in the book. Published May 2021 Phlox Hill is located west-northwest of South Mountain along the Idaho/Oregon border. The name reflects the extensive display of phlox which decorates the peak’s slopes. Although a short hike, like many peaks in this area, the view from the summit is delightful. USGS Parsnip Peak Access Take Yturri Boulevard east … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 345 of the book. The information in the book is accurate. However, the road access discussed in the book has deteriorated significantly and driving to Half Moon Pass is no longer advisable. This page replaces the book entry. Published May 2020 Rough Mountain is the tallest peak located southeast of … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published May 2021 Friday Butte is located north-northwest of Ola, Idaho and southwest of Tripod Peak. Although a low elevation peak, this summit harbors extensive views of this little-known but beautiful area. This peak has two nearly identical summits separated by a shallow saddle. The westernmost summit is the high point. There are … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published April 2021 This impressive peak is located due west of Mount Regan. It rises steeply above both Trailer Lakes and Trail Creek Lakes. There are no reported ascents. USGS Stanley Lake … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published April 2021 This peak is located north of Emmett, Idaho at the north end of Cherry Ridge and just south of Dodson Pass. Cherry Ridge is a long, twisting, up-and-down ridge that runs south from Dodson Pass to the Squaw Butte massive. This portion of the West Mountains is characterized by treeless, … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. You should be familiar with Idaho’s trespassing law and respect property property. Read Trespassing and the Idaho Code, A Primer by Margo Mandella. Published April 2021 This peak is located west of Shafer Butte and southeast of Horseshoe Bend, Idaho. It is situated on a section of public land that is surrounded by private … Continue reading