Hayden Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 345 of the book. Also see the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. Updated September 2019. Hayden Peak, also called Cinnabar Mountain, is the highest point in Owyhee County and the highest peak in the Owyhee Mountains. The big Owyhee Peaks are carved up … Continue reading

Granite Mountain 8479

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 111 of the book. I previously grouped this peak with the the Grass Mountain Subrange of the Salmon River Mountains. However, after hiking the all of the peaks and discussions with local climbers I removed it from the the subrange. Updated February 2021 Granite Peak is capped by a fire … Continue reading

Swede Peak by Livingston Douglas

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 255 of the book. Swede Peak is a handsome, rocky hump that sits at the head of the Buckhorn Creek and Kale Creek drainages. It is overshadowed by its higher neighbors to the north on a long, high ridgeline–Peak 8569 and Mandolin Benchmark (9,189 feet). Due to the gated closure … Continue reading

Couch Peak (Elk Ridge)

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 215 of the book. Couch Peak will be overlooked by most because it’s lower than most of the surrounding peaks. I recommend it nonetheless because of it is a great viewpoint with over 1,600 feet of prominence. See the link to Dan Robbins’ trip report below. USGS Sydney Butte … Continue reading

Shell Rock Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 117 of the book. Shell Rock Peak is located due east of Log Mountain, the highest summit on the massive Log Mountain/Deadwood Divide. I climbed this peak with John Platt and John Fadgen. Use the Log Mountain page to see updated access information to climb this peak from Johnson Creek. … Continue reading