Peak 5016

This peak is not in the book. See the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. Updated November 2020 Peak 5016 is perfectly situated to take in the entire Reynolds Creek drainage and the many peaks that surround that high mountain valley. The peak is an easy hike of 0.7 miles and 400 feet of … Continue reading

Peak 5180

This peak is not in the book. Also see the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. Updated November 2020 Peak 5180 is the high point on a complex north-south ridge that forms the eastern side of the upper Reynolds Creek drainage. This unnamed peak sits one mile south of Windy Point, the only named feature … Continue reading

Peak 10571 (Smokescreen Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Smokescreen Peak is located due south of Flatiron Peak and the main Lemhi Range Crest. It can be climbed from Flatiron Peak or Big Creek Campground. Either way, you will find a long Class 2 slog to its summit. Check out the trip report links below for more details. USGS Big Creek Peak … Continue reading

Little Fiddler

This peak is not in the book. Little Fiddler is, in my opinion, the most outstanding Danskin Mountains summit because of its isolated position on the crest and its “bell” shape. The peak’s steep East Ridge is Class 2. USGS Danskin Peak Access Primary access to the middle section of the Danskin Mountains is from Mountain Home, Idaho. See (D)(1) … Continue reading

Peak 5944 (Devils Hole Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Devils Hole Peak takes its unofficial name from the Devils Hole, which sits to its north in the deep canyon of the South Fork Boise River. The peak sits on the main Danskin Mountains Crest between Peak 6244 and Little Fiddler. USGS Danskin Peak Access This peak is most easily climbed from the … Continue reading

Peak 6244 (Trail Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Peak 6244 is located due north of Danskin Peak. The peak rises 304 feet from the connecting ridge saddle. It is a short hike of 0.3 miles from this saddle. From the summit, there are great views of the fabulous South Fork Boise River Canyon to the north. Climb the peak from the road … Continue reading