Peak 2 (Second Peak)

This peak is not specifically listed in the book. However, the Grand Tour Route for Smoky Dome on Page 215 crosses over the summit. Updated July 2018 The Soldier Mountain Crest presents a proud background to the Camas Prairie and is crowned by 10,000-foot Smoky Dome. Three worthwhile peaks sit east of Smoky Dome. These peaks are known locally as … Continue reading

Peak 6497

This peak is not in the book. Also see the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. Peak 6497 sits east of Toy Pass between Peak 6302 and Toy Mountain on the main Owyhee Mountains Crest. Climb the peak from Toy Pass. The directions in the book [(A)(3)] will get you to Toy Pass, but I … Continue reading

Peak 6302

This peak is not in the book. Also see the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. Peak 6302 sits just east of Toy Pass on the Owyhee Mountains Crest. A 4WD road leads from the pass almost all the way to the summit in roughly a mile. The directions in the book [(A)(3)] will get … Continue reading

Toy Mountain

This peak is not in the book. Also see the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. Toy Mountain is an intriguing summit located east of Toy Pass [A](3) on Pages 346-347]. It is the third summit with prominence located east of the pass. The other two summits are Peak 6302 and Peak 6497. Toy Mountain … Continue reading

Bally Mountain

Bally Mountain. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Paul LeClerc provided updated access and trail information. Updated November 2020 Bally Mountain is a former fire lookout site that is a worthwhile objective with big views from its summit. The peak is located on the West Edge of the Salmon River Mountains northwest of Goose Lake and Granite Mountain. There is a … Continue reading

Peak 9102 (Big Water Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Peak 9102, unofficially named Big Water Peak, is located north of Jumbo Mountain and the South Fork Boise River. Climb the peak by following the trail north from Jumbo Mountain to the spot where the trail crosses between the summit and Point 8885. Climb the steep East Slope to the summit.  Class 2. USGS … Continue reading