This peak is not in the book. The Payette River forms the southern boundary of the Western Salmon River Mountains. The mountains north of the river climb steeply out of the river’s canyon and form a series of complicated ridges and deep drainages. The ridges reach over 8,000 feet in the area around Scott Mountain. While the area around Scott … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated October 2018 Peak 8409 is the easternmost peak on the impressive East-West ridge line that parallels Lick Creek and Lick Creek Road. The ridge has 6 ranked summits and sufficient exposed granite to challenge the most ambitious mountaineers. The West End of the ridge is anchored by Humdinger Peak and the East … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Thanks to Victor for his contribution on this interesting and remote summit. Pinyon Peak is a solitary massif in the heart of the Eastern Salmon River Mountains. It is high enough on its own merits but, due to its location on the opposite side of the Loon and Mayfield Creek drainages to the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated April 2024 Granite Lake Point sits just south of Granite Peak. Reaching the summit involves a brushy climb of 500 vertical feet. Click on the link below for John Platt’s trip report to learn the details. USGS Granite Lake Access Access is to this peak is a bit complicated and I suggest … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 304 of the book. This page has (1) updated route information for the south ridge and (2) Livingston Douglas’ southwest ridge route. In addition to these updates, use the following links for additional information on (1) the Miskin-Steadman north face route page and (2) The Spring Mountain Canyon page for … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 305 of the book. Livingston Douglas added several photos to this page. Updated December 2019 Trail Peak sits just south of Big Windy Peak and north of Mount Inspiration on the main Lemhi Range Crest. Climb the peak from Spring Mountain Canyon Road or from Big Windy Peak. Trail Peak … Continue reading