This peak is not in the book. Updated November 2019 Badger Mountain is a hidden mountain that is tucked in an area between Trapper Creek and Cold Spring Canyon. While the mountain itself is a gentle giant in many ways, the southeast ridge is a magnificent climb, one of my favorite ridge climbs in the South Hills. It begins at … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas provided additional access and route information as well as a discussion of map errors which are set out down the page. Updated November 2019 Trapper Peak is located north of Monument Peak. It is a cone-shaped summit which can be reached after a bumpy drive and a short hike. USGS Trapper … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Deadline Ridge is an impressive ridge than runs over 20 miles from north to south. Two points on the ridge, North Deadline Ridge and South Deadline Ridge, are ranked summits. USGS Pike Mountain Access and Route, Class 2 Roads of varying quality lead to just west of the summit. The peak can be … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Pike Mountain is located northeast of the Magic Mountain Ski Area. It is the highest point on the North Side of the South Hills. It was once the home of a fire lookout and, as one would expect, it a great place to survey the surrounding country. USGS Pike Mountain Access and Route, … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 4980 is located northwest of Long Tom Benchmark. USGS Syrup Creek … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Meadow Creek Lookout is a remote peak. However, it is reached by a road because it is the location of a mothballed Forest Service fire lookout dating from the 1930s. The summit is approximately 8 miles southeast of Yellow Pine, but you will have to follow a circuitous route of nearly 25 miles … Continue reading