This peak is not in the book. Published January 2020 Peak 8379 is located southwest of Square Top and south of Needles Summit in a remote section of the Southern Lick Creek Range. USGS Blackmare Access From Kennally Creek Campground, follow FST-101 to Needles Summit [(B)(5)(b) on Page 136]. John Platt reports: “Trails are in great shape. You must navigate … Continue reading
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This peak is not in the book. Margo Mandella and Livingston Douglas have both provided their takes on this peak. Livingston’s submission is part of his two-peak adventure that includes Peak 5961 for those seeking to expand their climbing day to a second peak. Revised January 2025 North Junipers HP by Margo Mandella (2020) North Junipers HP is the high … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Revised and updated November 2023 This peak is located due north of Buttercup Mountain in the southern Smoky Mountains. USGS Buttercup Mountain Access Same as for Peak 8634. This is the second leg of a 2-peak adventure that includes Peak 8634 and Cup Benchmark (9,147 feet). It covers 10.0 miles with 3,500 feet … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 6660 is located southeast of Succor Creek Reservoir and east of US-95. The peak has an impressive west face. USGS Swisher Mountain Access The road from Mile Point 1 on US-95 is posted private property but you can get to the south end of Succor Creek Reservoir from the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Rick Baugher proposed the name. In his trip report linked below Rick explained: “I left a note with the intent to honor Martyn Mallory (1880-1936) the pioneer outdoor photographer from Hailey.” Updated December 2024 Mallory Peak is the southernmost of a trio of high peaks on the high ridgeline west of the West … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas revised the introductory paragraph, the North Ridge Route, added a new descent route, and included new photos. Updated December 2024 Murdock Peak is located on the west flank of West Fork Trail Creek between Hemingway Peak and Mallory Peak. It sits above the headwaters of Murdock Creek, hence its unofficial name. … Continue reading