Bear Mountain 7184 by Dan Saxton

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 68 of the book. Thanks to Dan Saxton for the following update. This is a bit of a long, but relatively easy, trail hike from the Jerry Johnson Hot Springs area. The lower part of the trail goes through a lush forest but, higher up, enters a burned area where … Continue reading

Connor Ridge

This peak is not in the book. The standard route is a road hike. Livingston Douglas added two new routes for this peak. Updated November 2018 The broad summit of Connor Ridge is located just east of the Pomerelle Ski area. USGS Connor Ridge Access and Route, FS-533, Class 1-2 Use Google Maps to reach the ski resort. Park in … Continue reading

Peak 7715 (Mahogany Mountain)

This peaks sits on the western edge of the City of Rocks National Preserve. The route climbs up the open slopes.

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas provided the alternative route descriptions found below. Updated November 2018 Peak 7715 sits southwest of the many rock formations that make the City of Rocks so popular with rock climbers. USGS Almo Northeast Slopes, Class 2 The peak is an easy climb from Emigrant Summit. There is good parking on the … Continue reading

Saddle Mountain 8258 by Dan Saxton

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 87 of the book.  The information in the guidebook is correct, so I will only elaborate in a bit more detail. It’s a nice walk to Saddle Mountain, an unique experience since you start from Twin Lakes, reached by the only road that goes all the way to the state … Continue reading

Long Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 297 of the book. Dan Saxon provided the first update found below. Judi Steciak and Carl Hamke provided the second. Updated October 2020 Long Mountain by Dan Saxton Long Mountain is one of four peaks named “Long Mountain” in the State of Idaho. Long Mountain can be climbed fairly easily … Continue reading

Shale Mountain by Dan Saxton

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 86 of the book. Dan Saxton’s important update on this peak will make reaching its summit more likely but it is still going to be a long day. Thanks Dan. USGS Rhodes Peak The guidebook says that Shale Mountain is best approached from the south, but I believe the north … Continue reading