Shafer Butte

The old Shafer Butte fire lookout sits just north of the high point.

This peak is not in the book. Updated February 2021 Shafer Butte is a big, scenic mountain which dominates the southwest corner of the Boise Mountains. It is located just north of Boise. The peak is surrounded by the Bogus Basin Ski Resort. The fire lookout is still standing but is no longer used by the Forest Service. The summit … Continue reading

Peak 4375 (Kodiak Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Margo Mandella revised this page in January 2020. Livingston Douglas added two new routes in 2023. Updated November 2023 Peak 4375 is a small ranked peak northeast of Boise, Idaho. The peak’s accessibility, open slopes, relatively short hiking distance, elevation gain, and steepness make it a quick outing for active people and also … Continue reading

Parks Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 119 of the book. Updated July 2018 This peak is a long trail hike from the East Fork South Fork Salmon River. A fire lookout was located on the summit from 1930 to 1952. John Platt recently hiked this peak and reports that the trail is in good shape with … Continue reading

Sheep Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 149 of the book. The elevation has been corrected to 8,211 feet. Sheep Mountain marks the northern end of a ridge that was known to miners in the 1800’s as the Trinity Mountains. While not the highest peak in the range, it is one of the hardest to access since … Continue reading

Gunsight Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 151 of the book. Eric Stewart provided the route update, including a map and photos from his 2019 climb which are set out below. Updated August 2019 This peak has eluded me. Those who have climbed report that it is a long, rewarding hike. USGS Ross Peak See John Platt’s … Continue reading