This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 North Crater is Peak #6 of the Craters 10-Pack North Crater is more of a rocky outcrop/hill than a crater. Given the off-trail prohibitions on its north side, the best access is via its south side in combination with a multi-peak scramble of Big Craters and Silent Cone. USGS Inferno … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Broken Top is Peak #8 of the Craters 10-Pack Broken Top is a crumbly hill with thick brush and trees on its north side. It lies in the shadow of the much more impressive Big Cinder Butte to the south. Broken Top sits above Buffalo Caves, a popular spot in … Continue reading
This cone is not in the book. Published December 2019 Half Cone is Peak #10 of the Craters 10-Pack Half Cone is an unranked hump located northeast of [much larger] Big Cinder Butte. It is a fun and easy scramble from a saddle connecting the two peaks. The Wilderness Trail gets you to the saddle. USGS Inferno Cone Southwest Face, … Continue reading
This feature is not in the book. Published December 2019 Big Craters is Peak #4 of the Craters 10-Pack Big Craters is THE thing to see in Craters of the Moon National Monument. These are the only real craters in the park. You know, like the ones you see on THE MOON. While you can see Big Craters from a … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Inferno Cone is Peak #3 of the Craters 10-Pack Inferno Cone is a pile of lava gravel/cinders with an unofficial footpath leading to its summit. Much to my surprise, the summit actually has some boulders and a pine tree on it. It is easily reached from a parking pullout area … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 7900 is a ranked summit on the LONG south ridge of Blizzard Mountain (9,313 feet). Viewed from US-20, Peak 7900 is a BIG mountain, even though it’s only one of many points on the southern extremity of Blizzard Mountain. The south ridge and southwest ridge are great early-season climbs … Continue reading