This peak is not in the book. Peak 6540 is located on the Idaho/Montana border in the Bitterroot Mountains. It is the first ranked summit west of Lolo Pass. USGS Lolo Hot Springs Use FS-595 from Lolo Pass and climb to a junction on the West Side of the peak in 3.6 miles. Large clear-cuts cover this peak rather than … Continue reading
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This peak is not in the book. Peak 5684 is located just northeast of Lolo Pass on the Idaho/Montana border in the Bitterroot Mountains. Like many peaks in this area, it is covered by thick forest on one side and an old clear-cut on the opposite side. To climb the peak, look for a gated road leaving the south side of … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 7544 sits northwest of Twin Lakes near the Idaho County/Ravalli County border in the Bitterroot National Forest. Wahoo Pass is located on the peak’s South Ridge and Lost Horse Pass is on its East Ridge. The peak is accessed via Lost Horse Road from US-93 south of Hamilton, Montana. This good gravel … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. I ignored Sheephorn Mountain when I wrote the book because it has a road to the summit. Big mistake! This is an impressive peak with great views. The peak is located on the Eastern Edge of the Salmon River Mountains between Challis and Salmon. To reach the peak, take US-93 for 23 miles … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 8256 is located on the border of Idaho County and Valley County in the Payette National Forest, just west of Goose Creek/Hazard Lake Road [(B)(1) on Page 134]. The peak lies on a long ridgeline anchored by Slab Butte to the south and Ladybug Peak to the north. Use the link to … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Eightmile Mountain is located northwest of the South Fork Payette River, West Spring Creek, and Warm Springs Campground. It is a moderate hike at 4.5 miles (one way) and 3500+ feet of elevation gain. The trailhead is on the East Side of the Warm Spring landing strip, just off ID-21. To get to … Continue reading