The Black Pine Mountains are discussed on Pages 351-353 of the book. Updated May 2020 The Black Pine Mountains are located just north of the Utah border and west of I-84. Geographically, the range is the most distinctly defined mountain range in Idaho. It is surrounded by wide, flat valleys, and rises steeply on all sides. Geologically, the range is … Continue reading
ACCESS UPDATES: Click For Updates The White Knob Mountains are a compact group of sedimentary peaks located west of Mackay. The range’s west to east trending crest is about 30 miles in length and 10 miles in width. The East Fork Big Lost River and the Big Lost River almost completely encircle the White Knob Mountains, forming the range’s southern, … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 227 of the book. The trail to Horton Peak is a popular hike in the Summer and for good reason. The view of the massive White Cloud Mountains is impressive. The view of the Sawtooth Range is equally breathtaking. The trail climbs to the summit in 3.0 miles with just … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 253 of the book. Pyramid Peak sits due east of Altair Peak and north of Bellas Lakes Basin. The basin is reached by a good trail. USGS Big Black Dome Here are a few photos taken along the route. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 254 of the book. The book identifies Point 11887 (which is a spot elevation) as the peak’s true summit. Many who have climbed this peak, myself included, believe that the northernmost high point is the true summit. Derek Percoski discusses this issue below. Thanks to his work, Lists of John … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Surprisingly, before the second edition was published, no one reported climbing this picturesque peak. Iron Fish Peak is located just west of Iron Bog Lake. The peak is best climbed from the east. From the lake, follow FST-065 [(D)(1)(a) on Pages 260-261] west from Iron Bog Lake to the top of the divide. … Continue reading