This peak is not in the book. Echols Mountain is an attractive summit that is located north of Purgatory Peak and west of Black Lake Road. I have not talked to anyone who has climbed this peak. However, based on my observations, it looks as though the best way to reach the peak is via FST-187, which leaves Black Lake … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 8180, sometimes referred to as Purgatory Peak, sits east of Black Lake Road and north of Smith Mountain. This peak covers a lot of space and has 4 high points. 2 of the high points are so close in elevation that it is impossible to determine which is higher without sophisticated equipment. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 103 of the book. Smith Mountain is the southernmost Seven Devils summit to top 8,000 feet. The summit has a Forest Service Lookout which is available for emergency use. USGS Purgatory Saddle Access is via Black Lake Road. A road leaves Black Lake Road and climbs to the summit in … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 8933 is unofficially named after John Milton, the author of the classic poem of Lucifer becoming the Devil–Paradise Lost. The peak is located in Adams County and is the second highest summit in the southern Seven Devils Mountains. Peak 8933 has a long north-south trending summit ridge, which is very rugged on … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Unofficially called Long Ridge Peak by Rick Baugher, Peak 10840 is located east of The Box and just north of Upper Box Lake in the Pioneer Mountains. The summit sits on the border of Blaine and Custer counties. The peak can be climbed via steep slopes from the lake. Class 2-3. USGS Grays … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 7682 sits roughly 1.0 miles northeast of Peak 7714, the Boundary County High Point. Access is via the trail that crosses the connecting ridge between the two peaks. Class 2. USGS Pyramid Peak … Continue reading