This peak is not in the book. Packer John Mountain is located in the North Fork Range, east of ID-55. The peak has a long North-South summit ridge which was once the home of a fire lookout. The true summit is farther south and almost 50 feet higher. USGS Packer John Mountain Access and Routes (Class 2) The North Fork … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This peak was formerly known as Squaw Butte. In 2022 the word “squaw” was removed from all geographic names in the United States. I have not found a translation for the name which is of Native American origin. Access is now apparently closed to the public. In April 2017, there were no “Private Property-No … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 5587 sits southeast of Grape Mountain and due south of Peak 5424. These 3 peaks surround the Trail Creek drainage. The peak was burned over at some point in the past. The forest is not recovering well but the brush is healthy. The summit has an outstanding view of the South Fork Boise … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 6300 is located south of the Middle Fork Boise River. The peak is drained by Elk Creek, Corral Creek and Alder Creek. Access Peak 6300 from Middle Fork Boise River Road and Slide Gulch Road [(C)(1) on Page 154]. Follow the Slide Gulch Road southeast from the Middle Fork Boise River Road … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 5424 is located west of Slide Gulch and south of the Middle Fork Boise River. The peak can be climbed from Trail Creek on the south or from the pass on the peak’s East Ridge. USGS Long Gulch Access Access the peak by taking the Middle Fork Boise River Road to Slide … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. There are two route descriptions set out below. The first by Livingston Douglas is the most current and is the recommended description because of his updates on access. The second by Margo Mandella describes the climb and includes photos that demonstrate the type of terrain the route crosses. Updated November 2019 Peak 5762 is … Continue reading