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
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
This peak is not in the book. Peak 5268 is located in the Bennett Hills on the edge of the Snake River Plain northeast of Mountain Home, Idaho. It is a surprisingly nice, low-elevation peak which is best hiked in the early Spring or in the Fall. USGS Teapot Dome Take US-20 north from Mountain Home. The highway crosses the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Also see the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. The Owyhee Mountains‘ northern escarpment faces the Snake River Plain and runs from northwest to southeast. The middle stretch is known as the Silver City Range. The southeast end of the Silver City Range is at Toy Pass. Moving … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book but is referenced on page 215. Two routes are set out below and there is a discussion of the peak’s North Ridge as a possible ascent route. Use this link to read the new access route: North Smoky Dome Road Access. Updated July 2018 North Smoky Dome rises 406 feet from the saddle … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 1 is the first peak east of the Soldier Mountain Ski Resort. This peak is often skied from the ski resort. See John Platt’s trip report for the details. USGS Smoky Dome … Continue reading