This peak is not in the book. [Editor’s note: After stumbling around the summit area it was clear that the LOJ marker was not on the true summit. I moved the marker on the map I added to Livingston Douglas’ narrative to the location of the true summit. I also added the Northeast Ridge route and a photo.] Updated December … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 6460 is an isolated peak that sits above Emery Ranch. It is a massive peak with ridges that extend in several directions. Public access is from the north via Coal Banks Creek Road/FSR-681. Most of the Emery Ranch area is private property. The summit lies just outside the bounds … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019. Peak 6675 is the highest of three ranked summits near Daves Pass. It is the final peak in the Daves Pass Trifecta. With the exception of a few open areas, this peak is covered with beautiful junipers. The peak has a particularly long summit plateau. Based on altimeter readings, the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 6355 is a ranked summit that is positioned due south of Daves Pass. Its eastern and northern aspects are gentle whereas its western aspects are relatively steep. Its terrain is a mix of junipers and scrub. It is Peak #2 in the Daves Pass Trifecta. USGS Ibex Peak East … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 8021 is located due south of Silver City on a extensive ridge system that runs due south from the main Silver City Range crest. Its summit is a rugged ridge point with two points of nearly equal height. USGS Cinnabar Mountain Access Access the peak from the Silver City … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 6450 presides over expansive Cave Gulch. It is one of a series of hills in the immediate area, three of which are ranked summits. These truly are HILLS and are, consequently, members of the South Hills. Not very exciting, but for peakbaggers, they still COUNT, which is more than … Continue reading