Peak 10713 (Fourth of July Peak)

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 224 of the book. Peak 10713 (locally known as Fourth of July Peak) is not as well known as the bigger White Cloud Mountains, probably because it is not officially named. However, it is a worthwhile goal and is centrally located with quick, good access. Most people climb Fourth of … Continue reading

Lakeview Mountain

This peak is not in the book. The Panhandle National Forest maintains a web page for this peak. The summit is reached in a little over 2.0 miles with an elevation gain of 1,500 feet. USGS Priest Lake SW The Forest Service says that the trail: Takes off from ID-57 and starts to switchback up Lakeview Mountain. The first views … Continue reading

Granite Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 73 of the book. The Nez Perce National Forest maintains a nice website description of the Granite Peak Trail, which takes you to within a half mile of the summit. Evidently, the trail over the summit has faded away. Check out the Forest Service site for updates. USGS Green Mountain … Continue reading

Peak 10776 (Tuscany Peak)

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 325 of the book. The access directions in the book are no longer valid due to a road closure. Use the access information set out below. Updated November 2020 Tuscany Peak is a ragged jumble of broken rock that is located 0.8 mile northwest of Italian Peak. USGS Scott Peak … Continue reading

Peak 10972 (No Respect Peak)

This peak is not discussed in the book, though it is pictured on Page 303. USGS Big Creek Peak George Reinier and Johnny Roache climbed Peak 10972 in June 2014. George’s report is as follows: West Rib Route, Class 2 Back in early 2013, John and I were trying to figure out which of the peaks on our lists we … Continue reading