Pilot Peak 8057

Pilot Peak viewed from the east.

This peak is not in the book. Published August 2019 This Pilot Peak (one of two Pilot Peaks in Idaho) is located at the West Terminus of a long East/West ridgeline. The peak towers over the deep canyon of the South Fork Salmon River. As a result of its location, the peak has an active fire lookout which covers this … Continue reading

Dixie Mountain

Dixie Mountain viewed from the summit of Mount Eldridge.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 120 of the book. Published August 2019 Dixie Mountain is located north of Yellow Pine, Idaho. The peak is part of an impressive ridge system that runs between Profile Gap and Elk Summit. While this ridge is not found within the Frank Church River of no Return Wilderness, it is … Continue reading

Peak 7489

Peak 7489. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published July 2019 This peak is located southwest of Pollock Mountain. John Platt and company climbed this peak as part of a long loop hike starting south of the summit. John’s trip report is linked below. USGS Pollock Mountain Access See the Ant Butte page for the south access and the Pollock Mountain … Continue reading

North Star Butte

North Star Butte. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published July 2019 North Star Butte is located a little over a mile northwest of Ant Butte in the southeastern Seven Devils Mountains. John Platt and company climbed this peak as part of a long loop hike. His trip report is linked below. USGS Pollock Mountain Access See the Ant Butte Page East Slopes, … Continue reading

Ant Butte

Ant Butte. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published July 2019 Ant Butte is located in the southeastern Seven Devil Mountains and southwest of Pollock Mountain. USGS Pollock Mountain Access Turn west off from US-95 at Mile Marker 172 onto the Smokey Boulder Road, FS-074. This point is about 15 minutes north of New Meadows and 30-40 minutes south of Riggins … Continue reading

Emmett Mountain

Emmett Mountain on the left. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published July 2019 Emmett Mountain is located in the southern Seven Devils Mountains west of Black Lake. USGS Purgatory Saddle Access Use this link: Southern Seven Devils Access. From Black Lake, take FST-218 and then FST-216 through Joes Gap and Six Lake Basin toward the saddle on the peak’s North Side. John Platt … Continue reading