Peak 10500

Peak 10500 from Pion Peak.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 256 of the book. The elevation has been updated to 10,500 feet. In addition, access is not currently blocked by private property. Peak 10500 is best climbed from Argosy Creek. It may be possible to climb the peak from the Left Fork Antelope Creek from the Fishpole Lakes [(D)(1)(a.1) on … Continue reading

Peak 6355

Not much of a view from the summit so John added his leg to the obligatory photo of the benchmark.

This peak is not in the book. Updated January 2020 Peak 6355 is a minor, tree-covered summit sits just northeast of Loon Lake. Loon Lake is a popular hiking and mountain biking destination. The trail is usually kept clear of downfall. USGS Loon Lake Access Reach the trailhead by taking Warren Wagon Road north from McCall [(B)(2)(b) on Page 136]. … Continue reading

Peak 7540 (Nethker Peak)

Nethker Peak. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Nethker Peak is a tree-covered summit located north of Secesh Summit and west of Warren Wagon Road. It can be climbed from Warren Wagon Road [(B)(2) on Page 125] or from FS-316, the Josephine Creek/Lake Road. Use the link below to read John Platt’s trip report for his loop route. Class 2. USGS … Continue reading

Bald Mountain 9151

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 212 of the book. Of all the Idaho peaks using the word “Bald” as part of their name, this Bald Mountain may be the most famous. It is famous because it is the centerpiece of the Sun Valley Ski Resort. The mountain is covered with ski runs and lifts, access … Continue reading

Peak 7384 (Corral Peak)

Corral Peak. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Corral Peak is located above and north of Corral Lake. Access the peak via Goose Creek/Hazard Lake Road/FS-257 [(B)(1) on Page 134]. Follow the road north for 13.4 miles to the Granite Mountain trailhead. Park just north of this trailhead. Hike to Corral Lake and then climb up the peak’s Southeast Ridge. Class … Continue reading

Peak 7420

Peak 7420 from the east. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Peak 7420 is located southwest of Goose Lake. Access is via Goose Creek/Hazard Lake Road [(B)(1) on Page 134]. Follow the road north to Goose Lake Reservoir and turn west into the Goose Creek Campground. FS-273 leaves the campground and heads south. Follow this road past the saddle at roughly 6,600 feet, just … Continue reading