Elevation: 7,177 ft
Prominence: 237
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022
Soldier Peak is the high point of the Soldier Mountain Ski Area north of Fairfield. It can be reached by a service road or can be hiked via a 2-track road/trail (closed to motorized vehicles) from the Pioneer Campground on FSR-093, 0.3 miles up from the main ski parking area. USGS Phillips Creek
The summit rocks atop Pioneer Peak with Soldier Peak in the distance (mid-ground in center of photo). Livingston Douglas Photo
Access
Same as for Pioneer Peak. This is the final leg of a 2-peak adventure that includes Pioneer Peak (6,770 feet) and Soldier Peak.
Northeast Ridge, Class 1
The Climb
From the 5,671-foot connecting saddle with Pioneer Peak, hike southwest up a 2-track service road that leads to the cairned summit of Soldier Peak. The summit sits just above the top of a chairlift. From the summit, return to the connecting saddle then bushwhack south down a sagebrush-clogged gully to intercept the footpath that switchbacks down to the 2-track road in the gully that heads left/east back to Pioneer Campground. Walk down the 2-track road to return to your parked vehicle.
The summit of Soldier Peak. Livingston Douglas Photo
Additional Resources
Regions: Soldier Mountains->WESTERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Soldier Mountains
Longitude: 43.49179 Latitude: 43.49179