Elevation: 3,260 ft
Prominence: 360
This peak is not in the book. See the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. Published October 2018
Peak 3260 is located northeast of Wilson Peak and just west of the impressive Reynolds Creek Canyon. Due to its low elevation, this peak is best climbed in early Spring, late Fall or during Winter. The view into the Reynolds Creek canyon from the summit alone is worth the effort. USGS Wilson Peak
Peak 3260 as viewed from the northwest.
Access
See the Wilson Creek access page. Follow the paved Wilson Creek Road south from the highway. Just before you reach a giant feedlot, BLM 37154 leaves the road north of a fence line. Turn east and follow this road (which requires a 4WD) toward the peak. There are several signed junctions until you reach the base of the peak at roughly 2,750 feet.
BLM 37154 is shown in black. The road is rough in spots and deeply rutted in places. It is roughly 3 miles to the base of the peak. The road is ideal for a mountain bike approach.
Each junction along 37154 was marked with this type of sign.
Northwest Gully, Class 2
Peak 3260 can be easily climbed from the road via numerous lines. The Northwest Gully shown on the map below is the most direct route. The entire mountain is covered by tall, thick grass. I advise you to avoid the peak during fire season.
We parked about a mile from the summit to make the walk a little longer. The blue line is our ascent line. Trip stats: 2.0 miles round-trip with 506 feet of elevation gain.
Looking into the Reynolds Creek Canyon from the summit of Peak 3260.
Additional Resources
Regions: Owyhee Mountains->SOUTHERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Owyhee Mountains
Year Climbed: 2018
Longitude: -116.69449 Latitude: 43.31949