This peak is not in the book. Horse Heaven has a broad summit traversed by a trail and a cabin on its summit. Class 1 via the trail. Use the link below to read Tom Cox’s trip report which gives all the information that you need to reach the summit. USGS He Devil … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 95 of the book. The exact location of the highest point on Craig Mountain was revised based on recently-released LiDAR data. This page has been updated to reflect the change. See Livingston Douglas’ article A New High Point for Nez Perce County. Updated December 2023 Craig Mountain is the high … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Pyramid Peak towers over Black Lake in the southern Seven Devils. The peak can be climbed from the lake by following the Six Lakes Basin Trail from the lake to the pass on the peak’s Northwest Ridge. Black Lake Road gets you to the lake. USGS Purgatory Saddle … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Echols Mountain is an attractive summit that is located north of Purgatory Peak and west of Black Lake Road. I have not talked to anyone who has climbed this peak. However, based on my observations, it looks as though the best way to reach the peak is via FST-187, which leaves Black Lake … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 8180, sometimes referred to as Purgatory Peak, sits east of Black Lake Road and north of Smith Mountain. This peak covers a lot of space and has 4 high points. 2 of the high points are so close in elevation that it is impossible to determine which is higher without sophisticated equipment. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 103 of the book. Smith Mountain is the southernmost Seven Devils summit to top 8,000 feet. The summit has a Forest Service Lookout which is available for emergency use. USGS Purgatory Saddle Access is via Black Lake Road. A road leaves Black Lake Road and climbs to the summit in … Continue reading