Here is Rick Baugher’s trip report to the summit of the highest point on the Bear Lake Plateau. “On 7/14/13 from my 5,960-foot camp spot at the northeast corner of Bear Lake, I rode then hiked a seldom-used BLM two-track north up the canyon. After about 3 miles, I reached a 7,460-foot saddle. Turned east on an up and down … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 368 of the book. Updated November 2020 Henry Peak is the highest point in the Grays Range. It sits seven miles due east of Blackfoot Reservoir. Henry Peak is the highest of six peaks that surround Henrys Cutoff Pass. It has a magnificent pyramidal summit when viewed from the pass. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Rick Baugher’s notes on his climb are set out below Livingston’s entry. This part of Southeast Idaho has been and is subject to phosphate mining. Rick’s entry serves as a good time piece demonstrating the transient nature of phosphate mining in these mountains. Livingston pointed out that there is currently [2022] an active … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Rick Baugher suggested the name to honor Idaho’s last Democrat governor. Rick’s notes are found below. Livingston Douglas climbed and documented the northern approach, the recommended route to the summit. I added the route description for the southern approach from the south and Peak 7217. Updated January 2023 The Pleasantview Hills HP is located west … Continue reading
The Bannock Range is discussed in more detail on Pages 355-359 of the book. The Bannock Range begins just west of Pocatello. Its main crest stretches southeast for 65 miles, ending near Weston, Idaho and the Utah border. Geographically, besides the main crest, this upland encompasses a group of small escarpments, the North Promontory Range, the Blue Springs Hills, the … Continue reading
Although the the official name classifies this group of peaks as “hills,” the Pleasantview Hills are a mountain range Oneida County. The peaks in the range that reach over 7,000 feet support Douglas fir forests and aspen groves, while the lower hills are mostly brush-covered. The Pleasantview Hills are located in the Great Basin physiographic province and have similarities with … Continue reading