This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added the East Face/Shoulder Route to this page. Updated November 2022 This attractive peak sits at the east end of the divide that splits Kent Gulch and Hatty Gulch which both dump into Rock Creek. It is a treeless peak and can be climbed through the sagebrush from any direction. USGS Richardson … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Dave Bingham, the City of Rock’s long time authority and guidebook author, provided the following information. “Peak 6559 is more commonly called Eagle Rock and has at least three 5th-class routes on its west side. I’m guessing the routes described by Livingston have been used as descents for the existing crack routes and … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Peak 6758 is the high point of a complex of hills that sit directly above Challis on its northwest side. Nearby Challis Benchmark (6,730 feet) is slightly lower. Due to the preponderance of private property in this area, it is a difficult peak to reach. This entire hike is on … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Peak 6420 is a hill that towers over Mill Creek, northwest of Challis. Given the preponderance of private property in this area, the only public access is from Mill Creek Road. Even so, you must avoid a private ranch along Mill Creek. Consult a land management map to stay legal. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Peak 8940 is located due west of Mosquito Flat Reservoir. It has a steep east face and is seldom, if ever, climbed. Peak 8940 has a lengthy, forested summit plateau. USGS Twin Peaks Access From US-93 at the north end of Challis, turn left/west onto [signed] Clinic Avenue. Follow Clinic … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Peak 7460 is the high point on a long ridge line that runs up the east side of Pats Creek. The easiest ascent route comes up from Pats Creek Road/FSR-173 to the west. The south rib makes for a magnificent alternative to the mostly-road hike from the west and returns … Continue reading