This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Old Baldy Peak is the northernmost hump on Bald Mountain in the Caribou Range. It towers above McCoy Creek to the north, Iowa Creek to the west, and Fish Creek to the east. Old Baldy Peak can be easily reached via FST-453, a trail that is open only to foot/horse … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 The high point of Fourth of July Ridge (8,378 feet) is one of several peaks that are near, or on, the Fourth of July Ridge deep in the Caribou Range due west of the north end of Palisades Reservoir. This climb is the final of a foursome that includes Peak … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Peak 8393 is one of several peaks that are near, or on, the Fourth of July Ridge deep in the Caribou Range due west of the north end of Palisades Reservoir. This climb is the third of a foursome that includes Peak 8340, Peak 8300, Peak 8393, and Fourth of … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The elevation and prominence figures reflect recent LiDAR updates. Updated March 2025 Peak 8313 is one of several peaks that are near, or on, the Fourth of July Ridge deep in the Caribou Range due west of the north end of Palisades Reservoir. This climb is the second of a foursome that includes … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Peak 7466 is a thickly-forested hump that is located on the south side of FSR-017 about a mile east of FSR-075/Skyline Road. It is most easily climbed via its forested north ridge. Please be aware that hunters frequent this area in the Fall and hunting camps are likely to be … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Lone Pine Ridge is one of many named ridges in this area of the Caribou Range. There is a jeep/ATV road (FSR-017) that crosses Lone Pine Ridge just over 0.3 miles from the summit high point. To make it a more meaningful endeavor, combine this hike with a climb of … Continue reading