Peak 10564 (Murdock Peak)

Murdock Peak viewed from the ponds located east of the summit.

This peak is not in the book. Updated July 2020 Murdock Peak is located on the west flank of West Fork Trail Creek between Hemingway Peak and Mallory Peak. USGS Rock Roll Canyon Access Park Creek Road, FS-140 and the Trail Creek Loop Trail, FST-126 [(B)(1)(a) Page 242]. The Trail Creek Loop Trail, FST-126 has not been maintained in many … Continue reading

Peak 10941

Peak 10941. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 10941 is located north of Cerro Ciento on the main Boulder Mountains Crest. USGS Easley Hot Springs Access Spring Creek Road [(A)(5) on Page 240] West Ridge, Class 2 Drive as high as you dare on Spring Creek Road. Climb out of the drainage to the West Ridge. Follow … Continue reading

Peak 10284 (Ursa Peak)

Ursa Peak from Trail Creek. Brett Sergenian Photo

This peak is not in the book. Updated December 2019 Ursa Peak is located above the scenic Trail Creek drainage. Its summit protrudes north into the relatively small Rear Creek drainage. Since this peak is located on the divide that separates the North Fork Big Lost River drainage from the Trail Creek drainage, it can be approached from either drainage. … Continue reading

Della Mountain by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas’ narrative covers the traverse from Peak 6725. I have added a map, photo, and alternative route information. Updated November 2021 Della Mountain is an antenna-clad peak that towers over nearby Hailey, ID. It sits above Croy Creek, the Wood River, and Colorado Gulch. Its east face is intimidatingly steep. The easiest … Continue reading

Peak 6537 by Brett Sergenian

Peak 6537. Brett Sergenian Photo

This peak is not in the book. Peak 6537 is one of the more rugged Owyhee summits located in the Indian Meadows area east of South Mountain. USGS Indian Meadows Access To access Peak 6537, turn east from Mud Flat Road as if you were going to South Mountain. Pass the turnoff for South Mountain and follow the signs toward … Continue reading