Peak 6306 by Livingston Douglas

The pyramidal-shaped summit of Peak 6306 (dead center) as viewed from the west. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 6306 is situated between Wood Canyon to the north and Ireland Canyon to the south. It can be most easily climbed from Wood Canyon Road but it can also be climbed from ID-38 to its south. Climb it in combination with nearby Peak 6191 to make for a more … Continue reading

Peak 6191 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 6191 as viewed from the summit of Peak 6306 to the east. The summit is the hump left of center in mid-ground. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 6191 is situated between Wood Canyon to the north and Ireland Canyon to the south. It can be most easily climbed from Wood Canyon Road but it can also be climbed from ID-38 to its south. Climb it in combination with nearby Peak 6306 to make for a more … Continue reading

Peak 5380 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 5380 (dead center) as viewed from the base of the northeast gully near Arbon Valley Road. The summit high point sits behind the hump in the photo. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 5380 is situated between White Valley to the west and Arbon Valley to the east. It is a relatively minor hump that sits between Hess Road and Arbon Valley Road and barely qualifies as a ranked summit. The easiest ascent route is via Arbon Valley Road and the east … Continue reading

Peak 4820

Peak 4820 viewed from the northwest.

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 This upside-down, cake-shaped peak is located south of Murphy, Idaho and northeast of Reynolds, Idaho. USGS Reynolds Access Access the ridge from the Reynolds Stage Coach Road/Rabbit Creek Road. Reach this paved and then good gravel road from ID-78 at the east end of Murphy, Idaho. Follow this road south … Continue reading

Homers Nipple

Homers Nipple viewed from the eastern edge of Table Rock.

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

Table Rock

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