This peak is not in the book. Published June 2020 This peak is located northeast of Payette Lake. It rises up steeply above Crystal Lake. John Platt has climbed the peak via its north and south ridges. His GPS tracks are set out below. Use the links to read his trip reports. USGS Fitsum Summit Access Yellow Pine Road/FH-48 [(B)(3) … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. LiDAR measurements changed the elevation from 8,980 feet to 8,986 feet. Livingston Douglas added a new route description with a different starting point and additional photos. Updated November 2024 This peak is located due north of Massacre Mountain. I first climbed this peak in 1988 on my way to North Massacre and Massacre … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added a new route description with a different starting point and additional photos. Updated November 2024 This peak is located northeast of Massacre Mountain and south of Buck Springs. USGS Short Creek Access Dry Creek Cutoff Road/Buck Springs Road [(A)(6.1 alt.) on Page 290]. Drive the 4WD Buck Springs Road until … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published June 2020 This peak is located on the south end of Lightning Ridge and north of the South Fork Payette River. Lightning Ridge is a rugged, steep, forested divide. Bolt Peak is the southernmost ranked summit on the ridge. USGS Lightning Ridge Access Primary access is from the Middle Fork Payette River … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added new route, access starting point, and photos. Updated November 2024 This peak is the southwestern-most ranked peak in the Donkey Hills. USGS Short Creek Access The best access to the southern Donkey Hills is from the Dry Creek Road [(A)(6.1) on Page 290]. Follow the Dry Creek Road west to … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added new photos. Updated November 2024 This peak is located on the main Donkey Hills crest. USGS Short Creek Access The best access to the southern Donkey Hills is from the Dry Creek Road [(A)(6.1) on Page 290]. Follow the Dry Creek Road west to its junction with the Burnt Creek/Long … Continue reading