Meridian Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 233 of the book. Meridian Peak is the focal point on a massive L-shaped ridge complex. The northern lobe runs north from Meridian Peak to Peak 10522. The eastern lobe that runs east to Toolbox Peak.  Middle Canyon and Hunter Creek border the ridge on its western flanks. The East … Continue reading

Mount Coeur d’Alene revised by Livingston Douglas

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 56 of the book. Updated November 2023 Mount Coeur d’Alene is located approximately nine miles southeast of the city of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in the Coeur d’Alene National Forest. Mount Coeur d’Alene’s tree-covered summit is reached by both trail and road. Google Maps provides driving directions to the former fire … Continue reading

East Moscow Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 60 of the book. East Moscow Mountain is the [lower] eastern summit of Moscow Mountain (the Palouse Range high point). It sits roughly 1.5 miles directly east of Moscow Mountain. The summit is located on a sliver of public land and is accessed by roads that cross through private land. … Continue reading

Don Benchmark

This peak is not in the book. There are two routes set out below. The first is mine and the second is by Livingston Douglas. Updated November 2019 Don Benchmark is an easy climb with exceptional views. The peak is located just north of US-20. Because of its proximity to the highway, it has been climbed with snowshoes during winter. … Continue reading

Peak 6321 (Hoodoo Peak) by Erik Pohlmann

This peak is not in the book. Updated June 2018 Hoodoo Peak is located roughly 5 miles east of Idaho City and south of Rabbit Creek Summit. To reach the peak, follow ID-21 east from Idaho City to [signed] Granite Creek Road/FS-327. This road is a well-maintained route that climbs up Granite Creek to Rabbit Creek Summit at 5,765 feet … Continue reading