Peak 9552

This peak is not in the book. Published June 2020 This peak anchors the south end of the Donkey Hills. It rises precipitously above Dry Creek. It is only three feet shorter than Donkey Benchmark, the Donkey Hills high point. USGS Red Hills Access The best access to the southern Donkey Hills is from the Dry Creek Road [(A)(6.1) on … Continue reading

Peak 9375

Peak 9375 viewed from the north.

This peak is not in the book. Published June 2020 This peak is one five ranked peaks located at the southern end of the Donkey Hills. These peaks all rise nearly 2,500 feet above the surrounding valley floors. These seldom visited peaks are splendid destinations. USGS Short Creek Access The best access to the southern Donkey Hills is from the … Continue reading

Peak 7395

Peak 7395 viewed from the west.

This peak is not in the book. Published June 2020 This peak is the shortest of the three ranked summits in the the Red Hills subrange of the Lost River Range. It is located southeast of Taylor Mountain, the highest peak in this small subrange. USGS Red Hills Access Primary access is from the Dry Creek Road [(A)(6) Page 290]. The … Continue reading

Red Hill

Red Hill viewed from the southeast.

This peak is not in the book. Published June 2020 Red Hill is the second highest peak in the Red Hills subrange of the Lost River Range. It is a treeless peak with one of the best 360 degree views in Idaho. USGS Red Hills Access Primary access is from the Wet Creek/Pass Creek Road [(A)(6.1) Page 290]. Follow this … Continue reading

Donkey Benchmark

The summit of Donkey Benchmark viewed from the west.

This peak is not in the book. Published May 2020 Donkey Benchmark is the highest point in the Donkey Hills. It is located at the northwest end of this Lost River Range subrange. The USGS and the Coast and Geodetic Survey have both surveyed from this summit. The views of the Lost River Range and Lemhi Range from this summit … Continue reading

Taylor Mountain 8644

Taylor Mountain viewed from the Southeast. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published May 2020 This Taylor Mountain, one of four Idaho peaks with this name, is the highest point in the Red Hills. The Red Hills are a subrange of the Lost River Range located between the Lost River Range’s crest and the Little Lost River Valley. This peak’s north face rises up abruptly … Continue reading