Elevation: 9,610 ft
Prominence: 430
This peak is not in the book. Kaden Platt and Stephen Schott made the first known ascent in 2024. Updated November 2025
The Black Tower is located due east of Cabin Creek Peak and just south of Crimson Lake in the Tango Peaks. On my two trips into the area, other than photographing it, I completely ignored The Black Tower. Given the fine climbing that I found on Cabin Creek Peak, I am surprised that I did not even do a recon. The peak has fine lines and I believe the only routes on it are Class 5 but was simply speculation. Kaden Platt and Stephen Schott finally answered the question by climbing the peak’s southwest face which turned out to be Class 3. USGS Knapp Lakes
Southwest Face, Class 3+ by Kaden Platt
The begins is Class 2 for most part. The last section steepens with roughly of 200 feet Class 3+ scrambling. See the photo for our approximate line.
Our route up the the face. Kaden Platt photo
The Black Tower as viewed from the north. Cabin Creek Peak is off to the right.
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Regions: Eastern Salmon River Mountains->Salmon River Mountains->Southeast Corner Peaks->Tango Peaks->WESTERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Eastern Salmon River Mountains
First Ascent Information:
- First Ascent Year: 2024
- Season: Summer
- Route: Southwest Face
- Party: Kaden Platt and Stephen Schott
Longitude: -114.89011 Latitude: 44.41069