Elevation: 8,737 ft
Prominence: 757
This peak is not in the book. Note that John Platt calls this peak Fitsum Peak in his trip report which is linked below. Published January 2020
This peak is located on the main Lick Creek Range Crest south of North Fitsum Summit. USGS Fitsum Summit
Peak 8737 as viewed from Mount Horrendous. John Platt Photo
Access
East Fork Lake Fork Trailhead [(B)(3)(b) on Page 136]. Hike up the East Fork Lake Fork Trail to the junction with the North Fitsum Summit Trail in 6.9 miles with 1,200 feet of elevation gain [(B)(3)(b.1) on Page 136]. The North Fitsum Summit Trail no longer shows up on the USGS topographic map. Nevertheless, the trail is signed and sort of there. See John’s trip report for a brief description of the trail conditions in 2019. The route to Mount Horrendous begins on North Fitsum Summit.
North Ridge, Class 3
Climb the North Ridge from North Fitsum Summit.
John Platt’s GPS track for climbing Mount Horrendous, Fitsum Peak and Peak 8737. This route covered two days, 8.7 miles and 4,000 feet of elevation gain.
Additional Resources
Mountain Range: Western Salmon River Mountains
Longitude: -115.87949 Latitude: 44.97509