This minor group of Clearwater summits is separated from the main body of Clearwater peaks to the east by the Saint Maries River. The range is oval-shaped and runs from the river west to the Washington/Idaho border, north to Lake Coeur d’Alene, and south to Potlatch. Hoodoo summits are low and rounded and, for the most part, forested. The highest … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 62 of the book. I have not climbed this peak although I did drive close by it in 1983. It is surrounded by old logging roads. Blackdome Peak is located north of the Little North Fork Clearwater River, just a short distance north of FS-457 [(B)(2.1)]. The summit is a … Continue reading
The Little Goat Mountains are a petite subrange of the Clearwater Mountains. The range is located north of Dworshak Reservoir and is roughly 7 miles by 4 miles in size. These granite-based peaks have a northwest-to-southeast orientation and reach their highest point at Blackdome Peak (6,412 feet). The range has one mountain lake located on the east side of the … Continue reading
The Hawley Mountains are the southernmost of a ridge system that parallels the Lost River Range crest on its eastern side. The Donkey Hills and the Red Hills are the northern and central sections of this ridge system. The Hawley Mountains are roughly 10 miles long. The Little Lost River flows on the east side of this subrange. Wet Creek … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 115 of the book. Blackmare Peak is over 7 miles from the nearest trailhead. As a result, it see few ascents. It is an attractive goal; the approach hike will be as rewarding as getting the summit under your feet. USGS Blackmare See John Platt’s trip report for more information. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated September 2021 Twin Peaks has two distinct summits. The southernmost is the highest and the only one with prominence. It is located just north of the rugged North Face of Jughandle Mountain. USGS Paddy Flat Access Access is via the Boulder Creek Road and either the Boulder Creek Trail System or the Louie … Continue reading