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
This peak is not in the book. Published April 2021 Clover Mountain is located southwest of Rough Mountain at the eastern end of the Owyhee Mountains. Because it is situated away from roads, it is not readily visible and is often ignored. This is unfortunate because the hike to its summit is one of the nicest walks in the range. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published April 2021 Cherry Spring Benchmark is the highest point on Cherry Ridge, which runs north from the Squaw Butte massif for 20 miles. This long ridge has 5 widely-spaced, ranked peaks with Cherry Spring Benchmark crowning its middle. This country is treeless and wide-open for hiking. Unfortunately, private property limits access options … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published April 2021 Sweet Butte is located northeast of Squaw Butte and north-northwest of Sweet, Idaho. This peak is the high point on a steep ridge that climbs from the valley to the impressive ridge system that includes Squaw Butte to the south and Cherry Creek Benchmark to the north. Sweet Butte sits … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published March 2021 Perjue Peak is the highest point in the Little Jacks Wilderness Area. It is also the easternmost ranked Owyhee Mountains summit. The peak has a distinctive north face which is visible as your drive toward it from Grand View, Idaho. USGS Snow Creek Access The peak has above average access … Continue reading