Peak 8731 (Rainbow Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Rainbow Peak, named after nearby Rainbow Lakes, sits on the main Lick Creek Range Crest east of Payette Lake. John Platt climbed the peak in conjunction with Bearpaw Peak in a long day covering nearly 20 miles with 4,000 feet of elevation gain. None of the peaks in this central section of the … Continue reading

Peak 8571 (Bearpaw Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Bearpaw Peak is located on the main Lick Creek Range Crest, east of Little Payette Lake. It is a remote summit and climbing the peak requires a long, strenuous day. Use the link below to read John Platt’s trip report of his marathon day climb of this peak and its neighbor, Rainbow Peak. Class … Continue reading

Peak 8213 (Yockwah Peak)

Yockwah Peak. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Updated January 2020 Yockwah Peak is located just west of Box Lake. USGS Box Lake Access Box Lake Trail [(B)(3)(a) on Page 136] Southeast Ridge, Class 2 The trail to the lake gets you to within striking distance of the summit. Leave the trail at approximately 7,100 feet and climb northwest, aiming for … Continue reading

Peak 8605 (Wanderlost Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Wanderlost Peak is located north of Lick Creek Summit and Hum Lake. If you are wondering about the origin of the unofficial name, take a look at John Platt’s map below and then read the account of his ascent (link below). This peak is clearly in the middle of nowhere. USGS Box Lake … Continue reading

Peak 8610 (Paintbrush Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Updated September 2023 Paintbrush Peak is a prominent summit in the northern section of the Lick Creek Range. It is one of John Platt’s favorite Lick Creek summits. See John’s peak report to read about his trip. USGS Box Lake Access The easiest access is from the west. Follow Warren Wagon Road [(B)(2) … Continue reading