Bear Den Butte

This peak is not in the book. Ken Jones and Livingston Douglas provided the information for this peak. Livingston’s is the most up-to-date information, especially with regards to access. Updated November 2023 Bear Den Butte is the highest point in Minidoka County. It is located in the southwest corner of the Craters of the Moon National Monument. While this butte … Continue reading

Teapot Dome

This peak is not in the book. Teapot Dome was a landmark along the Oregon Trail. The peak offers great early-season hiking opportunity. There are great views of the Snake River Plain and Bennett Mountain from the summit. This is fire-prone country in the Summer, so I recommend climbing this peak between mid-February and early May. USGS Teapot Dome To … Continue reading

Peak 6927

This peak is not in the book. Peak 6927 sits directly on the Bitterroot Mountains Crest and the Idaho/Montana border. USGS Schley Mountain Dan Saxton provided the following information on the peak: “Peak 6927 is not a significant peak and I don’t have any distinctive photos of it from a distance. It is just off the unmaintained State Line Trail, … Continue reading

Peak 3793

This peak is not in the book. Peak 3793 has the distinction of being the steepest peak in Ada County. This peak is located just west of the Bogus Basin Road. USGS Boise North Access Park on the left side of Bogus Basin Road, 4.2 miles from Hill Road at an elevation of roughly 3,440 feet. There is a large … Continue reading

Lockman Butte

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added three new photos. Updated October 2025 Lockman Butte is located north of Mountain Home, Idaho. Access this butte from Canyon Creek Road [(D)(1)] on Page 154]. USGS Mountain Home North Access Follow Canyon Creek Road north across I-84. Soon after the pavement ends, the road crosses a bridge over a … Continue reading

Peak 4013 (Jackson School Butte)

This peak is not in the book. The elevation and prominence figures reflect recent LiDAR updates. Updated January 2025 Jackson School Butte is located northeast of Mountain Home, Idaho and south of US-20. This broad butte is approachable from any direction but private property and access issues allow two different ascent routes. First, from the north via US-20 and the … Continue reading