This peak is not in the book. South Butte, the highest point of the Monumental Buttes, has 2,307 feet of prominence and is highly sought by people attempting to climb all of Idaho’s P2K summits. USGS Monumental Buttes Ken Jones’ route information follows: Ascent Trip Report Access Follow FSR-301 to its junction with FSR-457. I came from Clarkia on ID-3, … Continue reading
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This peak is not in the book. Dan Kruger, John Platt and Pat McGrane have provided photos, access and route information on this impressive tower. Pat McGrane’s complete route description is found down the page. Updated April 2018 There are 8 Idaho features named Castle Rock. This one is a rugged tower located north of Shafer Butte. John Platt has … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 68 of the book. Thanks to Dan Saxton and Mike Hays for providing the additional route information and photos. Updated July 2021 Grave Peak is an impressive summit topped by a classic cupola cabin fire lookout built in 1924 and precariously perched on its ragged granite summit. Although the lookout was last … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Although Payette Point lacks 300 feet of prominence, it does have a nice Class 4 summit block as well as outstanding views. It’s located just east of Little Payette Lake. UGSS McCall John Platt has climbed this peak many times and has produced 3 trip reports. He notes: “Brian and I climbed it in … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 311 of the book. Livingston Douglas has provided a new route on this big peak as well as the many photos found below. Updated December 2019 Shril Peak is located on the main Lemhi Range Crest south of the Uncle Ike/Pass Creek saddle. It is usually climbed from Mormon Gulch. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 122 of the book. Updated and more detailed information is set out below. Updated July 2018 Red Peak Benchmark is the highest summit found in a large, remote area east of Yellow Pine, Idaho and west of the Middle Fork Salmon River. The peak sits on a ridge line between … Continue reading