This peak is not in the book. Updated May 2018 South Bennett Mountain is located southwest of Bennett Mountain on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It is 120 feet lower than the North Summit. Posted privately owned land that is not accessible to the public lies between the two peaks. USGS Bennett Mountain Access South Bennett Mountain … Continue reading
This page is a work in progress. Keep checking back for updates. I omitted this area when I wrote the Climbing Guide because of the private property and access issues, and because I knew little about this terrain. However, over the years, I have come to appreciate the environmental quality of this little-known expanse of Idaho. Updated May 2018. The … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Revised May 2018 Wood Creek Mountain is located within the Boise National Forest, east of Little Camas Reservoir and north of Peak 5888. The mountain is located on a in-holding of Forest Service-managed public land, surrounded largely by private land and bordered by a State-managed parcel to its northeast. Dan Robbins reports that … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The summit is located on State of Idaho Land which should be open to the public. However, the status of this particular State of Idaho land is not clear. The State of Idaho often leases its land to private entities under terms that prohibit public access. In this case, there are no fences … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added a new route and a photo. Updated November 2022 Peak 5915 is at the west end of the Soldier Mountains. The peak is located on an isolated parcel of Boise National Forest land just west of the Featherville Road. USGS Cat Creek Summit Access From US-20, drive north on Featherville … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added a new description of the north side route to this entry. Updated November 2022 Peak 5888 is located in the far southwest corner of the Soldier Mountains. This peak is located on Boise National Forest land (surrounded by private land). As you travel along the Castle Creek Road (see below), … Continue reading