Peak 8306 (The Keep)

The Keep’s virgin summit pinnacle is just barely higher than a nearby point. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2020 Peak 8306 is located due south of The Castle and southeast of Needles Summit in a remote section of the Southern Lick Creek Range. Like many Lick Creek Range peaks, this summit is capped by a granite spire. John Platt climbed to the summit area in 2019 but left the … Continue reading

Peak 8379 (The Castle)

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2020 Peak 8379 is located southwest of Square Top and south of Needles Summit in a remote section of the Southern Lick Creek Range. USGS Blackmare Access From Kennally Creek Campground, follow FST-101 to Needles Summit [(B)(5)(b) on Page 136].  John Platt reports: “Trails are in great shape. You must navigate … Continue reading

North Junipers HP by Margo Mandella

North Juniper Hills from Peak X. Steve Mandella photo.

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2020 North Junipers HP is the high point is the high point of the St. Anthony Sand Dunes, a unique geological feature in southeast Idaho with five ranked peaks. North Junipers HP is located in the North Junipers Hills area of the Sand Dunes. As described by the Bureau of Land … Continue reading

Cup Benchmark by Livingston Douglas

Cup Benchmark viewed from the south. Brett Sergenian Photo

This peak is not in the book. Revised and updated November 2023 This peak is located due north of Buttercup Mountain in the southern Smoky Mountains. USGS Buttercup Mountain Access Same as for Peak 8634. This is the second leg of a 2-peak adventure that includes Peak 8634 and Cup Benchmark (9,147 feet). It covers 10.0 miles with 3,500 feet … Continue reading

Peak 6660 by Brett Sergenian

This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 6660 is located southeast of Succor Creek Reservoir and east of US-95. The peak has an impressive west face. USGS Swisher Mountain Access The road from Mile Point 1 on US-95 is posted private property but you can get to the south end of Succor Creek Reservoir from the … Continue reading