This Peale Mountain subrange forms the northernmost extension of the range. This group rises up south of Grays Lake and extends southeast for roughly 10 miles. The range’s highest point is Henry Peak (8,319 feet elevation; 1,579 feet of prominence), but was originally known as “Lanes Butte,” in honor of HK Lane, a circa 1858 emigrant who is buried along Lander … Continue reading
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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