Peak 10419 (Wilson Creek Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Updated October 2021 Wilson Creek Peak is located on the main Pioneer Mountains Crest west of Devils Bedstead West and just west of Peak 10380. The peak drops steeply down its southwest side to Wilson Creek. From the summit, the view down Wilson Creek and then Trail Creek frames Sun Valley and the … Continue reading

Big Southern Butte

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas updated this page by providing clarification and expansion of the eastern access route that begins in Atomic City. The BLM link for descriptions of both the “east access” route (from Idaho Falls/Pocatello) and the “west access route” (from Arco) is located at this website: https://www.blm.gov/visit/big-southern-butte. Updated November 2021 Big Southern Butte … Continue reading

Mosby Butte by Livingston Douglas

Mosby Butte served as a fire lookout at least as early as 1935 and into the 1950s. A road leads to its summit, making it a good goal for mountain bikers who want to explore this remote area of Power County. The butte is located midway between American Falls and Craters of the Moon National Monument. Google Maps provides good … Continue reading

The Snake River Plain

The Snake River Plain is the largest contiguous geologic feature in Idaho. The Plain forms a large crescent stretching from Yellowstone Park in the State’s northeast corner across the state through Idaho Falls, American Falls, Burley, Twin Falls, Mountain Home and into Oregon around Ontario, Oregon. The Plain was formed by volcanic activity that has left its mark throughout the … Continue reading

Notch Butte

The summit of Notch Butte.

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas provides additional photos as well as updated access and route information. Updated January 2023 Notch Butte is located just southeast of Shoshone, Idaho. The building on the summit was once a fire lookout. It was converted to an enclosed radio tower sometime in the early 2000s. It is a short hike … Continue reading

Big Cinder Butte

Livingston Douglas has provided the additional route information and photos found below. Updated December 2019 Big Cinder Butte is Peak #9 of the Craters 10-Pack This volcanic cone is located in Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. As Livingston Douglas points out: “Big Cinder Butte is the highest peak in Craters of the Moon National Monument. In the … Continue reading