Elevation: 10,250 ft
Prominence: 1,390
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 327-328 of the book. Published November 2020
Red Conglomerate Peaks South is a striking, magnificent ridgeline summit that sits south of the Continental Divide. It is the highest point in the vicinity so it offers splendid views. This climb is part of a four-peak odyssey that includes Cobble Mountain (9,996 feet), Knob Mountain (9,762 feet), Red Conglomerate Peaks North (10,106 feet) and Red Conglomerate Peaks South (10,250 feet). USGS Edie Creek
Red Conglomerate Peaks South (left) and Divide Benchmark (right) as viewed from the summit of Knob Mountain to its east. Livingston Douglas Photo
Access
Same as for Cobble Mountain. This is the final leg of a four-peak journey.
North Ridge, Class 3
Red Conglomerate Peaks South as viewed from Divide Benchmark to its north. Livingston Douglas Photo
The Climb
From the 10,060-foot connecting saddle with Red Conglomerate Peaks North, scramble north up the Class 3 ridge crest of Red Conglomerate Peaks South. Stay on the ridge crest to keep this at Class 3. Take care with your footing as the rock quality here is dubious. The summit high point sits back (south of) the first high point. The summit has a modest cairn on top and magnificent views in all directions. The exposure on the south face, southeast face, and northwest face is stunning. The contours on the USGS topo map make this climb look much worse than Class 3 but it’s not.
The summit area of Red Conglomerate Peaks South, looking south. Livingston Douglas Photo
Red Conglomerate Peaks South and its rugged southwest ridge, as viewed from Irving Creek Road to its south. Livingston Douglas Photo
Additional Resources
Regions: Beaverhead Range->EASTERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Beaverhead Range
Longitude: -112.59989 Latitude: 44.48479