Wild Horse Butte

Wild Horse Butte viewed from the east. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published May 2020 This peak is located north of Pittsburgh Saddle in the northern Seven Devils. The summit sits due west of the range’s crest and south of Camp Howard Ridge. USGS Grave Point Access Primary access is via FS-493/Pittsburgh Landing Road [(A)(2) on Page 104]. Turn onto FS-493F roughly 0.5 miles below … Continue reading

Camp Howard Ridge

Camp Howard Ridge viewed from the south. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published May 2020 Camp Howard Ridge is the last major summit at the north end of the Seven Devil Mountains. Thanks to its 1,700+ feet of prominence, it is a great perch from which to view this seldom-visited corner of Idaho. Mike Hays reports that this peak “is the highest point near the Idaho … Continue reading

Peak 6652 (Holdover Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Published May 2020 This peak is located on the west side of the South Fork Salmon River and east of the Lick Creek Range crest. Its low elevation makes it a good early-season destination. Use the link below to read John Platt’s trip report for ascent details. USGS White Rock Peak … Continue reading

Peak 4740 (Martin Mountain)

This peak is not in the book. Published May 2020 This small peak is located on the west side of the South Fork Salmon River. Use the link below to read John Platt’s trip report to learn how to reach this gem. The peak’s low elevation makes this a pleasant, forested early-season hike. USGS Teapot Mountain … Continue reading

Peak 5660 (Snowdon Rock)

Snowdon Peak. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published April 2020 Snowdon Rock is located between Little Payette Lake and Browns Pond. It is just south of Lick Creek/Yellow Pine Road. There is a lot of exposed granite on this peak which you must scramble over to reach the top. This peak is located on State of Idaho Land. John Platt … Continue reading

Peak 5305 (Narrows Overlook Peak)

The view south from the summit. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published April 2020 Narrows Peak is located in Ponderosa State Park just north of McCall, Idaho. The peak rises up above the “Narrows” of Payette Lake. Once you pay the entrance fee, you can reach this summit via vehicle, foot or bicycle. The park grooms cross-country ski trails in Winter which makes this … Continue reading