This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Penny Mountain is a small hill that sits just east of the Ketchum Cemetery along ID-75 at the north end of Ketchum. It is on private land (probably City of Ketchum land). There is a footpath coming up both the north ridge and the southeast ridge from Ketchum streets/residences. It … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Phantom Hill is located along ID-75 north of Ketchum. Amazingly, this rather inconsequential hill has a sign alongside the highway to identify it (see photo). Phantom Hill is most easily climbed from ID-75 but finding a safe place to park is the crux of this climb. In addition, safely hiking … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This bump, not to be confused with nearby Pickles Butte, is on private property. Published November 2022 Pickle Butte sits alongside ID-55 at a sharp turn just east of Marsing, Idaho. This peak is on private property but there is no signage or fencing prohibiting entry. But this is Idaho and it is … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Bud Lewis Hill is located on the east side of the Rogerson-Jarbidge Highway. It is most easily climbed via its west face from the highway. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. This hike is entirely on BLM land. USGS Cedar Creek Reservoir Access … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Mud Flat Hill is located at the crest of the Rogerson-Jarbidge Highway. It is on a ridgeline south of the highway. USGS Curtis Draw Access From Rogerson, ID, drive 29.9 miles west then southwest on the Rogerson-Jarbidge Highway to a crest in the road. Park in a pullout area here … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Smelter Butte is a minor butte that is located on the east side of FSR-134, just north of the Muldoon townsite and the junction of FSR-134 and FSR-126 at a private ranch entrance. This butte is on private land, though it is not fenced or posted. Please obtain permission from … Continue reading