Henry Peak by Livingston Douglas

Looking up the north ridge to the pyramidal summit of Henry Peak. Livingston Douglas Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 368 of the book. Updated November 2020 Henry Peak is the highest point in the Grays Range. It sits seven miles due east of Blackfoot Reservoir. Henry Peak is the highest of six peaks that surround Henrys Cutoff Pass. It has a magnificent pyramidal summit when viewed from the pass. … Continue reading

Peak 7796 (Wooley Range HP) by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Rick Baugher’s notes on his climb are set out below Livingston’s entry. This part of Southeast Idaho has been and is subject to phosphate mining. Rick’s entry serves as a good time piece demonstrating the transient nature of phosphate mining in these mountains. Livingston pointed out that there is currently [2022] an active … Continue reading

Pleasantview Hills HP (John Evans Mountain)

This peak is not in the book. Rick Baugher suggested the name to honor Idaho’s last Democrat governor. Rick’s notes are found below. Livingston Douglas climbed and documented the northern approach, the recommended route to the summit. I added the route description for the southern approach from the south and Peak 7217. Updated January 2023 The Pleasantview Hills HP is located west … Continue reading

BANNOCK RANGE

The false summit of Old Tom (right) and the true summit (left) from the south ridge route.

The Bannock Range is discussed in more detail on Pages 355-359 of the book. The Bannock Range begins just west of Pocatello. Its main crest stretches southeast for 65 miles, ending near Weston, Idaho and the Utah border. Geographically, besides the main crest, this upland encompasses a group of small escarpments, the North Promontory Range, the Blue Springs Hills, the … Continue reading

PLEASANTVIEW HILLS

Although the the official name classifies this group of peaks as “hills,” the Pleasantview Hills are a mountain range Oneida County. The peaks in the range that reach over 7,000 feet support Douglas fir forests and aspen groves, while the lower hills are mostly brush-covered. The Pleasantview Hills are located in the Great Basin physiographic province and have similarities with … Continue reading

Bald Mountain

This peak is not in the book. One of the shortest of the 47 Idaho peaks with a name containing the word “bald,” this Bald Mountain is much more impressive than it’s 5,122-foot elevation would suggest. The peak rises up quickly from Payette River Canyon to its high point, which offers a stunning view of the surrounding countryside. USGS Garden … Continue reading