This small peak is not in the book. Homers Nipple is located west of Table Rock. Although short in stature and prominence, it is a distinctive summit when viewed from the Boise valley to the east. Urban expansion is closing in on this peak. Part of the expansion includes a new trail which, when built, will improve access to this … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Table Rock stands over the northeast corner of Boise. It has a large lighted cross on its summit. Table Rock is very popular with Boisiens. A few notes for those not familiar with it. The high point on the map no longer exists as the quarry on the east side … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 6945 is on a ridgeline mountain that separates Garden Creek from Rattlesnake Creek. It is overshadowed by its much bigger neighbor to the east, Old Tom Mountain (8,733 feet). Due to private property, Peak 6945 is best climbed in combination with Peak 6544 to its north from a 6,222-foot … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 5578 is situated northwest of White Valley and west of Deep Creek at the south end of the Deep Creek Mountains. This area is a patchwork of public and private land so be careful. This route is entirely on BLM land. Peak 5578 is most easily accessed via a … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 6620 is a nice ridgeline summit on a north-south ridgeline located just north of North Canyon and just east of Stump Canyon. This area has a lot of private land, so be careful. The south end of Peak 6620 is closed to the public as is the first section … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 5849 is a gentle scrub hump that sits at the mouth of John Evans Canyon, northwest of Malad City, ID. This area is a mix of BLM land and private ranch land, so be careful. Carry a map with the public/private land lines to be safe. Peak 5849 is … Continue reading