Sheep Mountain 10865

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 304 of the book. This page has (1) updated route information for the south ridge and (2) Livingston Douglas’ southwest ridge route. In addition to these updates, use the following links for additional information on (1) the Miskin-Steadman north face route page and (2) The Spring Mountain Canyon page for … Continue reading

Widow Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 60 of the book. Widow Mountain is reached from the same trailhead as for Lookout Mountain. See the trip report linked below from the excellent Hiking From Here website. Current information on accessing Widow Mountain is found in the report’s Connection section. USGS Widow Mountain … Continue reading

Cold Springs Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 63 of the book. Cold Springs Peak is found on the Pot Mountain Ridge complex north of Pot Mountain. As discussed in the book, the peak can be reached via a trail. Check out the Hiking from Here link below for a great write up on the trail and the … Continue reading

Pot Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 63 of the book. Pot Mountain is the highest point on the Pot Mountain Ridge. This section of the Clearwater Mountains is rugged country and there are a number of ranked summits near Pot Mountain that could be explored. I recently found a route description on the Hiking From Here … Continue reading

Peak 8380 (Hum Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Updated October 2018 An impressive East-West ridge line parallels Lick Creek and Lick Creek Road. The ridge has 6 ranked summits and sufficient exposed granite to challenge the most ambitious mountaineers. The West End of the ridge is anchored by Humdinger Peak and the East End by Peak 8409 (Hum #5). In between … Continue reading

Scott Mountain

This peak is not in the book. Scott Mountain is an active fire lookout located at the south end of the Log Mountain/Deadwood Ridge Divide. This is a rugged, wild area with many peaks ranging from 7,800-8,200 feet in elevation and a lot of exposed granite. Access to this area is via the Deadwood Reservoir Road [(D)(1.2) on Page 140]. … Continue reading