Big Creek to Red Ridge Peaks

This section of the of the Salmon River Mountains covers a massive stretch of mountains in the North Central portion of the range. The northern border is formed by Big Creek; the eastern border is the Middle Fork Salmon River. The southern border is formed by Red Ridge on its east end and the East Fork Salmon River on the … Continue reading

Peak 7356 (Cloochman Point)

Peak 7365 viewed from the south. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published July 2018 Peak 7356 is located due south of Cloochman Saddle and Squaw Point. Although a relatively minor peak, there are fantastic views of the Lick Creek Range peaks to the east and big peaks like Bruin Mountain to the south. USGS Black Tip Cloochman Saddle/North Slopes, Class 2 This peak is … Continue reading

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