Peak 9160 (Big Baldy Ridge)

This peak is not in the book. Deep in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, Big Baldy Ridge is located due west of Buck Lake. The peak is easily climbed from the trail to Big Baldy Peak. This trail passes over the peak’s North Ridge at 8,800 feet. Keep in mind that the true summit is located at … Continue reading

Peak 7549

This peak is not in the book. Peak 7549 is located within the Payette National Forest. There is a road that crosses the peak’s summit area within 100 feet of the highest point. However, road access is difficult and a 4WD is needed. USGS Crooked River Point Use the directions found on the Cuddy Mountain page to get you to … Continue reading

Scurvy Mountain

This peak is not in the book. Scurvy Mountain is a fire lookout site in the Clearwater National Forest with 1,951 feet of prominence. The mountain is located between Kelly Creek and Cayuse Creek and was used as a lookout as early as 1917. USGS Scurvy Mountain The Forest Service states the following about the lookout: “Sixty-one miles northeast of … Continue reading

Black Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 63 of the book. Black Mountain, located in the Clearwater National Forest, is the highest point in the Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area, a defacto wilderness. The peak had a fire lookout placed on its summit in 1932 and, as far as I know, it is still in use.The peak can … Continue reading

Lookout Mountain 6727

IThis peak is not in the book. Trisha Thomason contributed update route information and photos. Updated December 2022 There are seven Lookout Mountains in Idaho as well as four Lookout Buttes, two Lookout Points, and two Lookout Peaks. This Lookout Mountain is located in the Selkirk Mountains, 4 miles east of the north end of Priest Lake. It is part … Continue reading

Peak 10185 (Rip and Tear Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Peak 10185 is unofficially named Rip and Tear Peak by Rick Baugher. The peak is located along the Boulder Front Crest of the Boulder Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area of the Sawtooth National Forest. This mountain has a horn-shaped summit reminiscent of the Boulder Mountains’ most famous horn-shaped peak, Mystery Peak. … Continue reading