This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas contributed a photo to this entry. Updated November 2022 Shares Snout is a distinctive rocky summit on the northern fringes of the Owyhee Mountains. It has a rocky summit which requires a short rock climb but is otherwise a walk-up. USGS Opalene Gulch Access Coyote Grade Road. This road is easily … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Pilot Peak has two summits and a long East-West summit ridge. It is located east of the South Fork Salmon River in the northern part of the Salmon River Mountains. A fire lookout sits on its [lower] West Summit. This summit is designated as the named peak. It has only 120 feet of … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Packer John Mountain is located in the North Fork Range, east of ID-55. The peak has a long North-South summit ridge which was once the home of a fire lookout. The true summit is farther south and almost 50 feet higher. USGS Packer John Mountain Access and Routes (Class 2) The North Fork … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This peak was formerly known as Squaw Butte. In 2022 the word “squaw” was removed from all geographic names in the United States. I have not found a translation for the name which is of Native American origin. Access is now apparently closed to the public. In April 2017, there were no “Private Property-No … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 5587 sits southeast of Grape Mountain and due south of Peak 5424. These 3 peaks surround the Trail Creek drainage. The peak was burned over at some point in the past. The forest is not recovering well but the brush is healthy. The summit has an outstanding view of the South Fork Boise … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 6300 is located south of the Middle Fork Boise River. The peak is drained by Elk Creek, Corral Creek and Alder Creek. Access Peak 6300 from Middle Fork Boise River Road and Slide Gulch Road [(C)(1) on Page 154]. Follow the Slide Gulch Road southeast from the Middle Fork Boise River Road … Continue reading