Peak 8180 (Wallis Peak)

Wallis Peak viewed from War Eagle Mountain.

This peak is not in the book. Published July 2018 Wallis Peak is a rounded peak located northeast of War Eagle Mountain. It is accessed from War Eagle via FS-331 which follows the connecting ridge to its West Slopes. Use the War Eagle Mountain page for access information. From War Eagle, follow the road to the Wallis Cabin. Just before … Continue reading

War Eagle Mountain

War Eagle Mountain viewed from the northeast.

This peak is not in the book. Published July 2018 War Eagle Mountain is located northeast of Secesh Meadows and Warren Wagon Road. It is a big rounded mountain with over 800 feet of prominence. An active fire lookout is located on the summit. As you would expect, the view from the top is massive. USGS War Eagle Mountain Access … Continue reading

Peak 8460 (Middle Marshall)

Middle Marshall viewed from Marshall Mountain.

This peak is not in the book. Published July 2018 Middle Marshall is located between Marshall Mountain and Marshall Fin. The peak is an easy Class 2 ascent from FS-325, which traverses its West Slopes. Use the Marshall Mountain and Marshall Fin pages for access information. USGS War Eagle Mountain I climbed the peak with Pat McGrane. We traversed the … Continue reading

Peak 8460 (Marshall Fin)

Marshall Fin viewed from Marshall Mountain.

This peak is not in the book. Published July 2018 Marshall Fin is located due south of Marshall Mountain and north of California Lake. It is the highest point in the area and has 1,800 feet of prominence. USGS War Eagle Mountain Access This peak can be reached by road from the west or the south. Western access is via … Continue reading

Marshall Mountain

Marshall Mountain viewed from the south.

This peak is not in the book. Published July 2018 Marshall Mountain is a large mountain that quickly rises up above the main Salmon River north of the old mining town of Secesh. The peak has a mile-long East/West summit ridge which makes for a great walk. The views from the summit extend to the Seven Devils in the west, … Continue reading

Northwest Corner Peaks

The northwest corner of the Salmon River Mountains covers a large expanse of varied mountain terrain. In the north, this group is bounded by the main Salmon River between Riggins in the west and the mouth of the South Fork Salmon River in the east. Its eastern boundary is the South Fork Salmon River. The western Boundary is US-95. The … Continue reading