This impressive ridge system runs unbroken for more than 60 miles between the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River in the north and South Fork of the Payette River in the south. The western boundary is formed by the South Fork Salmon River and Middle Fork Payette River. The eastern boundary is formed by Johnson Creek, … Continue reading
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This section of the of the Salmon River Mountains covers a massive stretch of mountains in the North Central portion of the range. The northern border is formed by Big Creek; the eastern border is the Middle Fork Salmon River. The southern border is formed by Red Ridge on its east end and the East Fork Salmon River on the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published July 2018 Peak 7356 is located due south of Cloochman Saddle and Squaw Point. Although a relatively minor peak, there are fantastic views of the Lick Creek Range peaks to the east and big peaks like Bruin Mountain to the south. USGS Black Tip Cloochman Saddle/North Slopes, Class 2 This peak is … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published July 2018 Wallis Peak is a rounded peak located northeast of War Eagle Mountain. It is accessed from War Eagle via FS-331 which follows the connecting ridge to its West Slopes. Use the War Eagle Mountain page for access information. From War Eagle, follow the road to the Wallis Cabin. Just before … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published July 2018 War Eagle Mountain is located northeast of Secesh Meadows and Warren Wagon Road. It is a big rounded mountain with over 800 feet of prominence. An active fire lookout is located on the summit. As you would expect, the view from the top is massive. USGS War Eagle Mountain Access … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published July 2018 Middle Marshall is located between Marshall Mountain and Marshall Fin. The peak is an easy Class 2 ascent from FS-325, which traverses its West Slopes. Use the Marshall Mountain and Marshall Fin pages for access information. USGS War Eagle Mountain I climbed the peak with Pat McGrane. We traversed the … Continue reading