This small peak is not in the book. Homers Nipple is located west of Table Rock. Although short in stature and prominence, it is a distinctive summit when viewed from the Boise valley to the east. Urban expansion is closing in on this peak. Part of the expansion includes a new trail which, when built, will improve access to this … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Table Rock stands over the northeast corner of Boise. It has a large lighted cross on its summit. Table Rock is very popular with Boisiens. A few notes for those not familiar with it. The high point on the map no longer exists as the quarry on the east side … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 7020 is a stunning ridgeline summit located southeast of Malad City, ID. The mountain is situated between Twomile Canyon to the north and Fourmile Canyon to the south. Its north ridge is a magnificent ridge scramble from Twomile Canyon Road/FSR-052. However, the summit ridge crest is a bit of … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 6945 is on a ridgeline mountain that separates Garden Creek from Rattlesnake Creek. It is overshadowed by its much bigger neighbor to the east, Old Tom Mountain (8,733 feet). Due to private property, Peak 6945 is best climbed in combination with Peak 6544 to its north from a 6,222-foot … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 6544 is a minor, forested hump that sits above Garden Creek in the Bannock Range. It is overshadowed by its neighbor to the east, Old Tom Mountain (8,733 feet). Peak 6544 can be combined with a climb of nearby Peak 6945 for a more worthwhile endeavor. Please be advised … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 5578 is situated northwest of White Valley and west of Deep Creek at the south end of the Deep Creek Mountains. This area is a patchwork of public and private land so be careful. This route is entirely on BLM land. Peak 5578 is most easily accessed via a … Continue reading