Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 146 of the book. This peak is an easy ascent from the dirt roads that cross between it and Pilot Peak. The peak sees a lot use in the Winter by snowmobiles. You can ride your mountain bike almost to the top in the summer. USGS Sunset Mountain Access and … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 345 of the book. Also see the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. Updated September 2019. Turntable Mountain is most easily climbed from either its East or West Ridges from saddles off a gravel road that originates out of Slaughterhouse Gulch, northeast of Silver … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 106 of the book. The access information has changed a bit over the years. New route information contributed by Ken Jones is found below. Updated June 2019 This is the nicest summit in the northern section of the West Mountains. USGS Council Mountain Update by Ken Jones Access From Donnelly, … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 146 of the book. Pilot Peak is a P2K peak with 2,087 feet of prominence, which ranks it at #92 in the State of Idaho. The peak is a very popular Winter destination for snowmobiles, skiers and snowshoers. The parking lot on ID-21 at Mores Creek Summit fills up quickly … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 149 of the book. Anna Gorin provided the 2023 update found below which (1) demonstrates the Forest Service is once again maintaining the access trail and (2) adds a new route—the peak’s east ridge. Updated May 2023 The area around Rattlesnake Peak has been devastated by forest fires. The Tipton … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 151 of the book. I am not sure where the name “Jumbo Mountain” came from since this mountain is smaller than all of its neighbors. USGS Jumbo Mountain … Continue reading