Peak 7978 (Six Bit Peak)

Six Bit viewed from the west.

This peak is not in the book. Published August 2019 Peak 7978 is located north of Big Creek Summit and Warm Lake Highway. Like many Lick Creek Range peaks, the actual summit is formed by a granite boulder which makes the final ascent difficult.  USGS Gold Fork Rock Access There are two ways to access this peak. The first is … Continue reading

Peak 8482 (Whangdoodle Mountain)

Peak 8482. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published August 2019 Peak 8482 is located south of Warren, Idaho above Bear Lake and between the Secesch River and the South Fork Salmon River. This area is seldom visited but is well worth the effort. USGS Pony Meadows Access From Warren, Idaho drive southeast on FS-340 for 1.6 miles. Turn left/south on … Continue reading

Northeast Corner Peaks

Phelan Mountain viewed from Baldy.

This area is bounded by the main Salmon River in the east and north, Panther Creek in the west, and the road over Morgan Creek Summit in the south. The Salmon River Ridge is the dominant feature in this region which is characterized by high, rolling ridges, thick forests and massive viewpoints. The Salmon River Ridge Road/FS-020 traverses the ridge … Continue reading

Greeley Mountain

Greeley Mountain.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 120 of the book. Published August 2019 Greeley Mountain is located south of Elk Summit on the ridgeline that runs between that pass and Profile Gap. The route found in the book covers a ridge walk from Elk Summit past Mount Eldridge and Dixie Mountain. This route is roughly 10 … Continue reading

Rattlesnake Peak 7791

Rattlesnake Peak viewed from Pilot Peak.

This peak is not in the book. Published August 2019 This Rattlesnake Peak, one of 12 Idaho mountain high points using the name, is located on a ridgeline that forms part of the Western boundary of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The peak is flanked on the east by the Wolf Fang Creek drainage and in the … Continue reading

Peak 8420

Peak 8420 viewed from Peak 8722.

This peak is not in the book. Published August 2019 Peak 8420 is located on a ridge that runs from Elk Summit to Pilot Peak. It is between Peak 8498 and Peak 8722. Peak 8420 has an impressive 600+ foot East Face. USGS Wolf Fang Peak Access Primary access for this peak is from the road that runs between Yellow … Continue reading