Little Goat Mountains

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

Hawley Mountains

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

Blackmare Peak

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

Twin Peaks

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

Rapid Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 114-115 of the book. Rapid Peak is an attractive, pointed summit located east of Boulder Lake. See John Platt’s trip report for a recent ascent. USGS Paddy Flat … Continue reading

Peak 9870 (Little Decker Peak)

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 180 of the book. This seldom-climbed peak sits on a North/South Divide between Grand Mogul and Old Decker Peak. As with all of the peaks in this area, there is plenty of granite to catch the interest of climbers. However, other peaks in the area (including Elephants Perch) seem to … Continue reading