This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 8817 sits southwest of Deer Creek Pass and east of the Wet Creek Drainage in the southern Lost River Range. It is most easily climbed via its northeast ridge from Deer Creek Pass if your vehicle can make it up the rugged 2-track road to the pass. USGS Hawley … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 8300 is a ranked bump on the lengthy southeast ridge of Hawley Mountain (9,752 feet). It is most easily climbed from Hawley Canyon to its south. The greatest challenge is probably driving the difficult mountain roads to get close to it. USGS Hawley Mountain Access From ID-33 in Howe, … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The unofficial name was suggested by Rick Baugher who climbed the peak in 2006. Published November 2024 Peak 8562 is an impressive double-humped mountain that separates Hawley Canyon to its north from Deer Creek to its south. It can be climbed from the north, the south, or the west. The greatest challenge is … Continue reading
This butte is not in the book. Published November 2024 The Twin Buttes sit west of Bruneau Canyon and east of Hot Creek. Twin Buttes East (3,230 feet) is two feet higher than Twin Buttes West (3,228 feet). Both buttes can be easily climbed from Hot Creek Road to the west. USGS Crowbar Gulch Access Same as for Twin Buttes … Continue reading
This butte is not in the book. Published November 2024 The Twin Buttes sit west of Bruneau Canyon and east of Hot Creek. Twin Buttes East (3,230 feet) is two feet higher than Twin Buttes West (3,228 feet). Both buttes can be easily climbed from Hot Creek Road to the west. USGS Crowbar Gulch Access From ID-78 in the center … Continue reading
This butte is not in the book. Published November 2024 Crabb Butte (i.e., Bruneau Benchmark) is a handsome butte with a steep southwest face. It is located east of Bruneau and sits above the Bruneau Cemetery on BLM land. Crabb Butte is most easily climbed from the Bruneau Cemetery. USGS Bruneau Access From ID-78 in the center of the small … Continue reading