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
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
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
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 349 of the book. Livingston Douglas provides an extensive update for this big peak. Updated November 2018 Mount Harrison is the highest point in the northern section of the Albion Range. A paved road leads to the top and the summit’s fire lookout. This road is the highest paved road … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 113-114 of the book. Nick Peak has been on my list forever but I only tried it once in 1989 and was turned back by deep, soft snow a long way from the peak. It is one of the most remote Idaho p2k summits. John Platt has climbed the peak … Continue reading
The Boise Mountains are discussed on Pages 144-156 of the book. The Boise Mountain topography holds more than 20 mountain lakes and 35 named summits and many more unofficially-named summits. Its terrain runs the gamut from gentle and rolling, to rocky and vertical. Two Point Mountain (10,124 feet) is the highest point in the Boise Mountains. There are dozens of … Continue reading