This peak is not in the book. Sunset Peak is located west of the Idaho/Montana border between Canyon Creek to the south and Pritchard Creek to the north. The area between these two drainages saw extensive mineral exploration and logging operations. As a result, this area is penetrated by many roads. You can drive to the summit. The Forest Service … Continue reading
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Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 84 of the book. Here are improved directions to the peak’s trailhead: From Coeur d’Alene, drive east on I-90 approximately 50 miles to Wallace, Idaho. Take Exit 61. Drive north for 7.2 miles on FSR-456 to Dobson Pass. At the pass, turn right onto Sunset Peak Road. Travel east 4 … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This information is from the Panhandle National Forest web site. Arid Peak Lookout is set on a 20 foot tower and overlooks the beautiful Loop Creek area and the scenic “Route of the Hiawatha rail-trail”. It is on the National Historic Register of Fire Lookouts. Getting to the lookout requires a moderate 3 … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 43-45 of the book. Check out the book for technical routes. Use the link below for the Hike North Idaho website and a recent trip report. USGS Mount Roothaan … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 112 of the book. Updated February 2020 North Loon Mountain is the crown of the Lick Creek Range. It is the 30th-most prominent Idaho summit. It is also a hard peak to reach. The ridge between South Loon Mountain and North Loon Mountain is not just tedious but is full … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 112 of the book. Updated October 2021 Storm Dome is located directly southeast of Storm Peak. Its northeast face is one of Idaho’s most impressive granite walls. Although the peak 800-850 foot vertical face was described in the book rock climbers seemed oblivious to the wall’s potential until 2021 when … Continue reading