This peak is not in the book. The scenic western end of Bennett Mountain Hills has more private land than public land. Much of the public land in this area is owned by the State of Idaho and is leased out to private concerns, often under terms that exclude public access. The land around this peak is an exception, as … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 7057 is a peakbagger’s dream with easy access and only a short walk to its summit. This peak is located east of Horseshoe Bend on the Boise Ridge. USGS Harris Creek Summit Access Approach the peak from Horseshoe Bend. From the south end of town, take the paved and then gravel road … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 7201 sits just northeast of the Hawley Mountain Lookout on the north end of the Boise Ridge. Climb this peak from Hawley Mountain which sits just to the southwest and is reached by road. Park just below the lookout and follow the ridge northeast, down to the connecting saddle. From there, find … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 103 of the book. Hitt Peak is the second-highest summit in the Hitt Mountains. It is located roughly 2.5 miles south of Sturgill Peak, the range’s high point. The peak is most easily reached from the broad saddle between it and Sturgill Peak. USGS Sturgill Peak This saddle can be … Continue reading
The Cuddy Mountains are located on Idaho’s western border, northwest of Council, Idaho. These mountains are managed by the Payette National Forest. Cuddy Mountain (7,867 feet) is the highest peak in the range. Cuddy Mountain is the 25th most-prominent peak in Idaho. It sits atop a high rolling, somewhat-uniform mountain plateau characterized by interspersed meadows and forest. This range is … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 307-308 of the book. Rust Peak is the 175th-highest Idaho summit. It sits east of the main Lemhi Range Crest and Peak 10681. It towers over Rocky Canyon. Check out the trip reports linked below for additional details not found in the book. Class 2+ from Rocky Canyon. USGS Diamond … Continue reading