This peak is not in the book. Split Rock only has 165 feet of prominence but it has an impressive West Face that can be seen from US-95 near Jordan Valley, OR. There is a rock tower that is separated from the rest of the West Face that gave Split Rock its name. To reach the trailhead, drive to Jordan … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 6966 is the southern summit of Horseshoe Summit. It has 346 feet of prominence. A road leads to the top. Use the Horseshoe Summit page to learn how to ascend this rocky point. USGS Horseshoe Lake … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Please note that this is a twin-summitted peak, separated by a 6,600 foot-saddle and 0.5 miles. Both summits have prominence and both are reached via 4WD roads. The second peak is named Peak 6966. I refer to this peak as Horseshoe Summit which is not its official name. Some sources refer to it … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 71 of the book. Mike Hays has provided this extensive update to the information found in the book. Indian Peak is the highest point on the divide between Schwar Creek and Buck Lake Creek, two major northern tributaries in the vast Meadow Creek drainage which, after Moose Creek, are the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. I added historical information provided by the Nez Perce Clearwater NF at the bottom of this page. Updated July 2021 Coolwater Mountain is the westernmost high point of the divide separating the Selway and Lochsa Basins. The mountain is not actually in the high crags but is a western extension of the Divide. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published March 2018 Heavens Gate is situated on the boundary of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and just outside the Hells Canyon Wilderness. The Idaho portion of these two units is located in the Nez Perce National Forest but is managed by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Heavens Gate is not as spectacular … Continue reading