Sage Hen Benchmark by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published October 2025 Sage Hen Benchmark sits north of Grouse Peak on a high ridge in the northern Pahsimeroi Mountains. It is most easily climbed from a nearby 2-track ridge road (FSR-111). USGS Grouse Peak Access Same as for Grouse Peak. Hike (or drive) north on FSR-111 from Grouse Peak all the way … Continue reading

Grouse Peak by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published October 2025 Grouse Peak is the namesake peak in this area. But, interestingly, it is not the highest point on this high ridge in the northern Pahsimeroi Mountains. That honor goes to Peak 8522 just to its south. It is most easily climbed from a nearby 2-track ridge road (FSR-111). USGS Grouse … Continue reading

Peak 8522 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published October 2025 Peak 8522 sits due south of Grouse Peak (8,464 feet) on a high ridge in the northern Pahsimeroi Mountains. It is most easily climbed from a nearby 2-track ridge road (FSR-111). USGS Grouse Peak Access Same as for Peak 8387. From the road junction (at the 5.9MP on Leaton Gulch … Continue reading

Peak 6809 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. The Peakbagger.com website calls this peak “Leaton Gulch Hill.” The elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR updates. Published October 2025 Peak 6809 sits due east of Challis Hot Springs and the Salmon River and is just west of Leaton Gulch in the foothills of the Pahsimeroi Mountains. USGS Challis Access … Continue reading

Peak 6060 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published October 2025 Peak 6060 sits above Pennal Gulch and the east side of the Salmon River, northeast of Challis. It is most easily climbed from the nearby Pennal Gulch ATV/Jeep Trail. USGS Challis Access From US-93 about three miles southeast of Challis (at virtual MM158.9), turn north onto [signed] Hot Springs Road … Continue reading