Packer Butte

Packer Butte from the north along the Castle Rock Road

This peak is not in the book. The summit is located on State of Idaho Land which should be open to the public. However, the status of this particular State of Idaho land is not clear. The State of Idaho often leases its land to private entities under terms that prohibit public access. In this case, there are no fences … Continue reading

Peak 5915

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added a new route and a photo. Updated November 2022 Peak 5915 is at the west end of the Soldier Mountains. The peak is located on an isolated parcel of Boise National Forest land just west of the Featherville Road. USGS Cat Creek Summit Access From US-20, drive north on Featherville … Continue reading

Peak 5888

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added a new description of the north side route to this entry. Updated November 2022 Peak 5888 is located in the far southwest corner of the Soldier Mountains. This peak is located on Boise National Forest land (surrounded by private land). As you travel along the Castle Creek Road (see below), … Continue reading

Summit Benchmark

This peak is not in the book. The scenic western end of Bennett Mountain Hills has more private land than public land. Much of the public land in this area is owned by the State of Idaho and is leased out to private concerns, often under terms that exclude public access. The land around this peak is an exception, as … Continue reading

Peak 7057

This peak is not in the book. Peak 7057 is a peakbagger’s dream with easy access and only a short walk to its summit. This peak is located east of Horseshoe Bend on the Boise Ridge. USGS Harris Creek Summit Access Approach the peak from Horseshoe Bend. From the south end of town, take the paved and then gravel road … Continue reading

Peak 7201

This peak is not in the book. Peak 7201 sits just northeast of the Hawley Mountain Lookout on the north end of the Boise Ridge. Climb this peak from Hawley Mountain which sits just to the southwest and is reached by road. Park just below the lookout and follow the ridge northeast, down to the connecting saddle. From there, find … Continue reading