Elevation: 10,971 ft
Prominence: 1,151
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 298 of the book.
May Mountain takes a long day to climb. It is, perhaps, the most interesting summit in the Northern Lemhi Range. The route described in the book is a classic mixture of a forested ascent up steep slopes to a skyline ridge which approaches the convoluted summit ridge with multiple obstacles. The photos below provide some perspective. The book describes a route from the west and the peak’s South Ridge. To climb the peak from the east and peak’s East Ridge, see Dan Saxton’s route description and photos. USGS May Mountain
May Mountain viewed from Buffalo Skull Peak.
May Mountain as viewed from the southwest.
May Mountain as viewed from the crest south of the peak. This photo shows the Southeast Ridge and Southeast Face.
A telephoto shot of the upper portion of May Mountain.
The final ramp leading to the summit.
The USGS benchmark on the summit.
See the East Ridge Route page.
Additional Resources
Regions: EASTERN IDAHO->Lemhi Range
Mountain Range: Lemhi Range
Year Climbed: 1989
Longitude: -113.8324 Latitude: 44.6867