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
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
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
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
This peak is not in the book. Published August 2019 Peak 8722 is located between Pilot Peak and Elk Summit. Its slopes are composed of a red-tinted rock that is unique in this area. We ascended this peak in combination with Peak 8420. USGS Wolf Fang Peak Access Primary access for this peak is from the road that runs between … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published August 2019 This peak is located between Pilot Peak and Elk Summit. Although this peak is mostly covered by trees, there is a decent view from the summit. USGS Wolf Fang Peak Access Access this peak from the road that runs between Yellow Pine and Warren: FS-340 [(B)(3.2) on Page 137]. FS-341 … Continue reading