Elevation: 7,271 ft
Prominence: 571
This peak is not in the book. Published June 2020
This peak is located north of ID-38 and Holbrook Summit. Its summit is crowned by a Federal Aviation Administration facility. USGS Ireland Springs
MLD Benchmark as viewed from Peak 7271
Access and Route, Class 1
Access this peak from ID-38, 0.5 miles west of Holbrook Summit. Turn onto the well-constructed gravel road that leads to the summit of the peak. The road leads to the summit in 3.7 miles, gaining 1,650 feet along the way. There are several tight switchbacks along the way that could cause problems for passenger cars.
The FAA has closed the summit
The FAA transmission cone atop the west/true summit of MLD Benchmark. Livingston Douglas Photo
Additional Resources
Regions: Pleasantview Hills->SOUTHERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Pleasantview Hills
Year Climbed: 2020
Longitude: -112.45109 Latitude: 42.19949