Peak 8595 (Trouble Peak)

Trouble Peak viewed from Peak 8100. South Dollarhide Peak is the snow covered summit behind Trouble Peak.

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added his variation of the route that I followed to this page. Updated November 2023 This peak is southeast of Dollarhide Summit on the main crest of the Smoky Mountains. This summit has one of the best 360-degree views in all of Idaho. In addition to the neighboring Smoky Mountain peaks, … Continue reading

Granite Mountain 6818 by Anna Gorin

Approaching Granite Peak from the east. Ann Gorin Photo

This Granite Mountain (one of 12 Granite Mountains/Peaks in Idaho) is not in the book. Published May 2020 This peak is located due south of House Mountain on a long north/south ridge line. This area was recently ravaged by a forest fire. The peak rises up steeply above the South Fork Boise River. USGS House Mountain Access Wilson Creek trailhead … Continue reading

Road Cut Point

This peak is not in the book. Published April 2020 This peak is located due east of US-95 where the highway goes through a large cut in the mountain. Although this a minor point from a prominence standpoint, the view from the top is expansive and the peak’s rugged summit block adds a challenging degree of difficulty to the otherwise … Continue reading

Peak 5660 (Snowdon Rock)

Snowdon Peak. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published April 2020 Snowdon Rock is located between Little Payette Lake and Browns Pond. It is just south of Lick Creek/Yellow Pine Road. There is a lot of exposed granite on this peak which you must scramble over to reach the top. This peak is located on State of Idaho Land. John Platt … Continue reading

Peak 5305 (Narrows Overlook Peak)

The view south from the summit. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published April 2020 Narrows Peak is located in Ponderosa State Park just north of McCall, Idaho. The peak rises up above the “Narrows” of Payette Lake. Once you pay the entrance fee, you can reach this summit via vehicle, foot or bicycle. The park grooms cross-country ski trails in Winter which makes this … Continue reading