This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 High Point is a forested hump that is located southwest of Island Park and due south of Bishop Mountain. The easiest ascent route is probably via the east ridge and FSR-303. There are good views from the open area on the east ridge but none from the thickly-forested summit area. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Lookout Butte is a forested hump with large boulders and two USGS benchmarks on top. Unlike the other forested buttes in this area, Lookout Butte has an indisputable high point that is well marked. The scramble up the southwest ridge is not too bad. Although not a ranked summit, Lookout … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Osborne Butte is a forested hump on the north side of North Hatchery Road/FSR-315, southeast of Island Park. It is a relatively fun, 10-minute scramble from North Hatchery Road. This area is forested with some areas of thick brush, so wear your hiking pants. The north summit is the high … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Elk Butte is a forested, multi-humped mess located on the east side of ID-47 southeast of Island Park. It is not like the typical, open desert butte that you’re used to. Surprisingly, it is a navigational challenge to find the top of this one. The west summit is the high … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 West Farnes Mountain is the higher of two summits atop Farnes Mountain in the Big Hole Mountains northeast of Idaho Falls. It sits at the head of Garner Creek and Sawmill Gulch. Contrary to its ornery cohort, West Farnes Mountain is an easy ascent up an old 2-track road. USGS … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 East Farnes Mountain is the lower of two summits atop Farnes Mountain in the Big Hole Mountains northeast of Idaho Falls. It sits at the headwaters of both Browning Creek and North Moody Creek. It is a rather unpleasant bushwhack from any direction. Wear long pants and leather gloves. USGS … Continue reading