Elevation: 8,889 ft
Prominence: 469
This peak is not in the book.
This interesting and unnamed Trinity Mountains summit sits just east of Fiddlers Perch and north of Trinity Mountain. I have not climbed the peak, but it looks to be an easy climb, until you reach the summit area (which is festooned with towers), from FST-174. FST-174 runs between Trinity Lakes and Big Lookout Lake, crossing a saddle on the peak’s West Flank in the process. Jon Fredland reports that the high point can be reached via a Class 3 climb on its “backside.” Access the trail from the Trinity Mountain Road [(E)(2.2) on Page 155]. USGS Trinity Mountain
Though it is several hundred feet shorter than its neighbors, Peak 8889 is interesting because it is covered with many granite towers of varying sizes.
Access
Featherville, Idaho Access. At the south end of Featherville, turn onto FSR-172 which is signed for Trinity Lakes. Follow FSR-172 for 15 miles to its junction with FSR-129, Trinity Ridge Road. FSR-129 is the Trinity Ridge Road. Turn left/south and follow the south to the Big Trinity Lake turn. Turn left and proceed to the junction with a campground registration board. Follow the right fork around the lake to the trailhead. These road do get regular maintenance and I have spotted passengers cars on them. Nevertheless, the quality and steepness vary and they can be quite rough in places. A high clearance vehicle with AT tires is recommended.
Southern Access. FSR-129, Trinity Ridge Road [(E)(2.2) Page 155] leads up from Anderson Ranch Reservoir to the pass between Trinity Mountain and Peak 9037. It is a rough road that is often in need of major repairs. Continue over the pass and drop down to the Big Trinity Lake turn. Proceed as described above. A 4WD is required.
Peak 8889 viewed from the Fiddlers Perch/Trinity Mountain saddle.
Peak 8889 as viewed from the south.
Additional Resources
Regions: Boise Mountains->Trinity Mountains->WESTERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Boise Mountains