Peak 6620 (Half Moon Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Published May 2021 Half Moon Peak is located northeast of Rough Mountain and just east of Half Moon Pass. This broad peak contains a number of summit points. The centermost point is the highest one. I suspect that most people who have visited its summit either did so after climbing Rough Mountain or … Continue reading

Rough Mountain

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

Friday Butte

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

Peak 9711

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

Jelly Bean Peak by Brett Sergenian

This peak is not in the book. Published April 2021 Jelly Bean Peak sits west of Mount Regan and Peak 9711. Although it is shorter than its neighbors, Jelly Bean Peak is quite rugged and impressive. USGS Stanley Lake Access From Grandjean [(B)(3)(a) on Page 209] or the Iron Creek trailheads [(B)(1)(b) on Page 208], hike to the first Trail … Continue reading

Peak 4970

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