Camp Howard Ridge

Camp Howard Ridge viewed from the south. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published May 2020 Camp Howard Ridge is the last major summit at the north end of the Seven Devil Mountains. Thanks to its 1,700+ feet of prominence, it is a great perch from which to view this seldom-visited corner of Idaho. Mike Hays reports that this peak “is the highest point near the Idaho … Continue reading

Peak 6652 (Holdover Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Published May 2020 This peak is located on the west side of the South Fork Salmon River and east of the Lick Creek Range crest. Its low elevation makes it a good early-season destination. Use the link below to read John Platt’s trip report for ascent details. USGS White Rock Peak … Continue reading

Peak 4740 (Martin Mountain)

This peak is not in the book. Published May 2020 This small peak is located on the west side of the South Fork Salmon River. Use the link below to read John Platt’s trip report to learn how to reach this gem. The peak’s low elevation makes this a pleasant, forested early-season hike. USGS Teapot Mountain … Continue reading

Dollarhide Mountain

Dollarhide Mountain viewed from Peak 8595 (Trouble Peak)

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 212 of the book. Published May 2020 Dollarhide Mountain is located due north of Dollarhide Summit. The peak’s half-mile long summit ridge trends from south to north. USGS Dollarhide Mountain Access FS-227/Warm Springs Creek Road [(A)(7) on Page 214]. Google Maps gives directions to the summit from Ketchum and Fairfield, … Continue reading

Shaw Mountain 9650

Shaw Mountain viewed from Peak 8595 (Trouble Peak).

This peak is not in the book. Published May 2020 This big rounded summit is located northeast of Dollarhide Summit. USGS Dollarhide Mountain Access FS-227/Warm Springs Creek Road [(A)(7) on Page 214]. Follow this road from Ketchum to Dollarhide Summit. West Ridge, Class 2+ Follow the Smoky Mountains crest north from Dollarhide Summit over Dollarhide Mountain to the peak’s west … Continue reading

Peak 8100 revised by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas revised this page, adding additional detail to the route that I followed. He also provided some new photos. Updated November 2023 Peak 8100 is located west of the main Smoky Mountains crest between the West Fork and East Fork of Willow Creek. This peak is usually snow-free by mid-May. See the … Continue reading