This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Sun Benchmark is a handsome, ridgeline peak that sits above Trail Creek Road near the popular Hemingway Memorial trailhead. It also sits above the equally-popular Sun Valley Gun Club which has active shooting practice going on seven days a week. This area is a mix of private and public land, … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Peak 9885 is one of two ranked summits located on a high ridgeline that sits west of Prairie Creek in the Smoky Mountains. The peak is most easily climbed from the Prairie Lakes Trail/FST-134. It is often climbed in combination with Peak 9980, its ridgeline neighbor to the south. USGS … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Peak 9980 is one of two ranked summits located on a high ridgeline that sits west of Prairie Creek in the Smoky Mountains. The peak is most easily climbed from the Prairie Lakes Trail/FST-134. It is often climbed in combination with Peak 9885, its ridgeline neighbor to the north. USGS … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. I added some additional information to the access section. Updated July 2023. Peak 8900 is located at the head of Fox Creek, Rooks Creek, and Adams Gulch in the Smoky Mountains. It is most easily reached from East Fork Baker Creek Road, a narrow but drivable road from Baker Creek Road. Forest Service … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Fossil Butte is located along ID-78 near the Snake River. The butte is located just off ID-78 and is entirely on BLM land. There is a badly-rutted 2-track road that leads to the base of the summit block. USGS Oreana Access Fossil Butte Road (unsigned) is located 3.9 miles northwest … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Canyon Benchmark is a minor peak in the Bennett Hills. It is located on the west side of Mount Bennett Road and sits above Little Canyon and Goodman Flat to its east. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. This hike is entirely on … Continue reading