Peak 6186 (Gilman Hill) by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. I updated this post with additional access information, a map, and a photo. Updated November 2021 Peak 6186 sits above Gilman Flat and is the largest of three peaks in the immediate vicinity that look northward to the lush, green ranch land of Gilman Flat. Beware of rattlesnakes and copperheads in this area. … Continue reading

Peak 7422 by Livingston Douglas

The summit cairn atop Peak 7422 with pyramidal-shaped Peak 8324 in the background (middle of photo). Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 7422 towers 1,800 vertical feet above Greenhorn Gulch to the south. The southern half of the mountain is mostly BLM land whereas the northern half of the mountain is mostly on private land. Consult the BLM Sun Valley map to stay out of trouble. Greenhorn Gulch road is heavily … Continue reading

Gilman Butte by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. I updated this post with additional access information and a map. Updated November 2021 Gilman Butte is a ranked summit that is located just east of Rocky Butte. It is a rocky outcrop, not a typical flat-topped butte. Gilman Butte is located on the south side of Croy Creek Road and Gilman Flat, due … Continue reading

Rattlesnake Butte by Livingston Douglas

Rattlesnake Butte as viewed from the Northeast Spur of Dinosaur Ridge. The butte is dead-center with the reddish field grass on its South Face. Avoid the rugged ridge section around Point 5105 (the blackish rock and scrub left of center). It’s a tedious, difficult affair. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Rattlesnake Butte is one of several buttes in the Magic Reservoir area. It is located at the southeast corner of the reservoir and is a fun scramble from the Big Wood River Access Road to the south. I didn’t see any rattlesnakes but I did have two bull snakes slither … Continue reading

Peak 6725 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 6725 as viewed from high on Della Mountain. An old jeep track weaves its way up the Northeast Ridge. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. I added a map/GPS track to the original posting. Updated November 2021 Peak 6725 is a ranked summit on the same ridge as its [slightly-higher] sister to the north, Della Mountain (6,772 feet). The easiest ascent route is via a spur road coming up from Colorado Gulch Road to the south. This peak … Continue reading

Mahoney Butte by Livingston Douglas

Mahoney Butte.

This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Mahoney Butte is a rocky outcrop with no easy ascent route. Do not take this climb lightly. This peak has a lot of cliffs and very loose rock. In addition, this is a burn area and the charred pines don’t help the off-trail scramble required to get close to the … Continue reading