Peak 7535 (Trout Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Peak 7535 is located southeast of Long Mountain within the Selkirk Crest Management Area of the Kaniksu National Forest. Use the link below for the Hike North Idaho site for details on climbing this peak. USGS Pyramid Peak … Continue reading

Peak 8817

This peak is not in the book. Peak 8817 is another peak that is along the main route to Big Baldy Peak. Peak 8817 is located on the Frank Church Wilderness of No Return boundary, just northeast of Pistol Rock. The summit can be easily reached from FST-088 [(C)(1.4)(a) or (1.3.2)(a) on Page 140]. Use the links below to read … Continue reading

Peak 9160 (Big Baldy Ridge)

This peak is not in the book. Deep in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, Big Baldy Ridge is located due west of Buck Lake. The peak is easily climbed from the trail to Big Baldy Peak. This trail passes over the peak’s North Ridge at 8,800 feet. Keep in mind that the true summit is located at … Continue reading

Peak 7549

This peak is not in the book. Peak 7549 is located within the Payette National Forest. There is a road that crosses the peak’s summit area within 100 feet of the highest point. However, road access is difficult and a 4WD is needed. USGS Crooked River Point Use the directions found on the Cuddy Mountain page to get you to … Continue reading

Scurvy Mountain

This peak is not in the book. Scurvy Mountain is a fire lookout site in the Clearwater National Forest with 1,951 feet of prominence. The mountain is located between Kelly Creek and Cayuse Creek and was used as a lookout as early as 1917. USGS Scurvy Mountain The Forest Service states the following about the lookout: “Sixty-one miles northeast of … Continue reading

Black Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 63 of the book. Black Mountain, located in the Clearwater National Forest, is the highest point in the Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area, a defacto wilderness. The peak had a fire lookout placed on its summit in 1932 and, as far as I know, it is still in use.The peak can … Continue reading