The Grass Mountains are located northeast of New Meadows and east of US-93 in the Payette National Forest. The Goose Creek/Hazard Lake Road parallels the east side of this subrange. This convoluted divide trends from north-to-south for roughly 16 miles and encompasses several mountain lakes and bald ridgelines that offer scenic vistas and good hiking. In the book, I included Granite … Continue reading
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This peak is not in the book. Peak 8071, which has slightly less than 300 feet of prominence, is located southwest of the Grass Mountains High Point. Peak 8071 is a short stroll from that peak. Use the directions on the Grass Mountains High Point page to get to the West Side of the high point. From the saddle, keen … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published September 2018 Blue Mountain is located in the Priest Lake State Forest. It is one of four peaks that are accessible from the Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort. The other three peaks all have greater than 300 feet of prominence but no official names. Schweitzer Basin Peak is reached by trail from the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 37 of the book. Long Mountain is an attractive peak with a long summit ridge that is located in the Selkirk Crest Management Area in the Kaniksu National Forest. The peak sits on the divide that separates Long Creek and Parker Creek. Use the link below to the Hike North … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 38 of the book. This Pyramid Peak is the northernmost of ten Idaho summits with the word “pyramid” in its name. The peak lies south of Long Mountain and is located within the Selkirk Crest Management Area of the Kaniksu National Forest. Use the link to the Hike North Idaho … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 39 of the book. Twin Peaks, appropriately named because of its twin summits, is located 2.5 miles northeast of Chimney Rock. Twin Peaks lies within the Kaniksu National Forest. Use the link below to the Hike North Idaho website for a recent trip report. Please note that the book incorrectly … Continue reading