This peak is not in the book. Published August 2021 Scotch Benchmark is located at the north end of the Trinity Mountains. It is the highest point between the peaks surrounding the Trinity Lakes and Steel Mountain. USGS Little Trinity Lake Access Primary access is from Featherville. At the south end of Featherville, turn onto FSR-172 which is signed for … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published July 2021 Peak 9211 is the most prominent peak located along Artillery Dome Road, which cuts a non-wilderness path into the heart of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The views from its summits are spectacular. USGS Chinook Mountain Access Access this peak via 4WD Artillery Dome Road. Follow the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published July 2021 Walkers Peak is a big peak located along Artillery Dome Road, which cuts a non-wilderness path into the heart of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. There is a communication installation just north of the cone-shaped summit. The views are splendid. USGS Chinook Mountain Access Access this peak … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published July 2021 Peak 8638 is located 3.0 miles north of Morehead Mountain. USGS Honeymoon Lake Access Access this peak via the 4WD Artillery Dome Road. Morehead Mountain Trail, Class 1+ The Morehead Mountain Trail passes along the west side of this peak and eventually reaches the peak’s south ridge a hundred feet south … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 118 of the book. The book points out that three trails access the lookout on this summit. This update covers the shortest hiking approach but the most difficult driving approach. Published July 2021 Morehead Mountain is located on a long north-south ridgeline that runs south from the Artillery Dome Road … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published 2021 This peak has been used as a fire lookout since 1934 and is still staffed. The heavy forest in this area gives way to a rocky summit and the lookout structure. Lewis and Clark came by the peak on their way to the Pacific. The view to the west from the … Continue reading