Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 122 of the book. As noted in the book, Rainbow Peak is located east of Yellow Pine, Idaho. In addition to the route suggested in the book, you can also reach the summit of this spectacularly-colored summit by hiking the long connecting ridge from Monumental Summit. The road from Yellow … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Stack Rock is an impressive granite tower that sits atop a peak with 515 feet of prominence. The tower has no easy route to its summit and there are lots of opportunities for establishing (or reestablishing) high-quality Class 5 routes on its nearly vertical walls. The tower’s granite is solid with small crystals … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 296 of the book. This update provides current information on the condition of FSR-041 and a somewhat different route to the summit than found in the book. Updated October 2025 Sal Mountain is the high point on a high ridge that sits just to the east of Twelvemile Creek in … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Hawley Mountain is another Idaho peak with a road to the top, which services a fire lookout that is no longer in use. The lookout was built in 1935 and is still standing. Hawley Mountain has 2,000 feet of prominence and is an excellent point to view a big chunk of Idaho. As … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Hidden Peak is a seldom-visited summit in the middle of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Although trails lead to its summit, it is a long hike. USGS Blodgett Mountain The Forest Service states: Hidden Peak Lookout tower is located in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness at an elevation of 7,826 feet. The present 10-foot concrete base topped … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated September 2021 Peak 8041 is one of two peaks sitting east of Lick Creek Summit. Like many Lick Creek Range summits it is capped with a granite summit block. It can be ascended with less than 1,200 feet of elevation gain. The second peak is Peak 7889 (Flying Fish Peak). USGS Box … Continue reading