Bally Mountain

Bally Mountain. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Paul LeClerc provided updated access and trail information. Updated November 2020 Bally Mountain is a former fire lookout site that is a worthwhile objective with big views from its summit. The peak is located on the West Edge of the Salmon River Mountains northwest of Goose Lake and Granite Mountain. There is a … Continue reading

Peak 9102 (Big Water Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Peak 9102, unofficially named Big Water Peak, is located north of Jumbo Mountain and the South Fork Boise River. Climb the peak by following the trail north from Jumbo Mountain to the spot where the trail crosses between the summit and Point 8885. Climb the steep East Slope to the summit.  Class 2. USGS … Continue reading

Split Creek Point

The summit cabin is probably tje best built cabin in Idaho. Despite years of neglect it is still standing strong with straight lines and a functioning roof.

This peak is not in the book. Published June 2016 Split Creek Point was once the home of a 75-foot tall lookout tower. Its summit is still graced by a cabin built in the 1930s. The peak stands east of the main Lick Creek Range Crest and west of the Secesh River which cuts a deep canyon along its flank. … Continue reading

Pickles Butte

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added two photos to the initial entry. Updated November 2022 Pickles Butte is the highest point in Canyon County. Consequently, this peak is on a lot of peakbaggers’ lists. There are exceptional views of the Owyhee Mountains from the summit. The butte is located southwest of Nampa on land owned by … Continue reading

Peak 5303

This peak is not in the book. Also see the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. Peak 5303 sits in the Western Owyhee Mountains just east of US-95 and north of Flattop Butte. Like most peaks in this area, it can be climbed from almost any direction. I climbed it from the east and Chipmunk … Continue reading