Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 151 of the book. Eric Stewart provided the route update, including a map and photos from his 2019 climb which are set out below. Updated August 2019 This peak has eluded me. Those who have climbed report that it is a long, rewarding hike. USGS Ross Peak See John Platt’s … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 113 of the book. The recommended route in the book climbs the peak’s western slopes from the north end of Box Lake. This update contains additional routes. Updated September 2021 Beaverdam Peak is the most impressive peak between the Lick Creek/Yellow Pine Road and the Warren Wagon Road. The peak … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The area of the Western Salmon River Mountains known as the Lick Creek Range is a complicated mess of ridges, summits and drainages. Much of this area was once covered by dense forest but over the past couple of decades, the area has suffered large forest fires which have opened these granite mountains … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 72 of the book. The Forest Service maintains a web site for the trail that accesses this peak. That site gives more detailed access information. USGS Moose Butte The Forest Service describes the trail and access as follows: From its junction with Dixie Wagon Road Trail #222 on Crooked Creek, … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Also see the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. This a good peak to climb in the Spring along with its neighbor Wilson Peak. This area burned hot in 2016 and burned off most of the brush, leaving wide-open country. The ridge between Wilson Peak and Soldier Cap is … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Also see the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. Updated December 2020 Wilson Peak and nearby Soldier Cap are great Spring hikes. Wilson Peak’s summit is accessed by a 4WD road that is used to service the communications equipment on its summit. The views from the summit are … Continue reading