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Reptile Benchmark by Livingston Douglas

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This peak is not in the book. Since this peak is on private land, you should get permission before climbing it. Published November 2024 Reptile Benchmark separates Lanes Gulch from the Raft River Valley on the south side of I-86 in southern Idaho. It is a ranked summit that is on private land. However, I encountered no signage or fencing … Continue reading →

Pine Butte by Livingston Douglas

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This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Pine Butte is located northeast of Butte Crater on the east side of Red Road in Fremont County. Though called a butte, it is actually a double crater formation with the official high point on the west rim of the east crater. USGS Pine Butte Access Same as for Butte … Continue reading →

Butte Crater by Livingston Douglas

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This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Butte Crater is located on the east side of Red Road in Fremont County, just east of Split Rock. Its high point is on the north rim of the crater. The very name “Butte Crater” is a contradiction in terms. USGS Split Rock Access Same as for North Junipers HP … Continue reading →

Split Rock by Livingston Douglas

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This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Split Rock is a rather insignificant rocky outcrop that is located along Red Road in Clark County. As its name implies, it is a rock formation with a massive gap in its center and earns its name. And, though it lacks much prominence, it is important enough to have a … Continue reading →

Black Knoll by Livingston Douglas

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This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Black Knoll is a hump of boulders and junipers that is located on BLM land east of the North Junipers in Fremont County. It requires a drive (then hike) across unposted private land to reach its rather desolate location. USGS Black Knoll Access Same as for North Junipers HP but … Continue reading →