This peak is not in the book. Yet another Idaho peak named Iron Mountain. This one actually has an old iron mine near its summit according to Ray Brooks. This peak is located on a ridgeline that parallels the Snake River on the western edge of the Hitt Mountains. The summit view includes the Wallowas, Big Lookout and the Elkhorn … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Diamond Rock is a misnamed peak since it is not capped by an impressive rock. Nevertheless, it is a worthy goal for peakbaggers. It sits above beautiful Summit Lake at the northeast end of Diamond Ridge. Diamond Ridge is located northeast of Upper Payette Lake on the East Side of [paved] Warren Wagon … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Diamond Ridge Peak is the highest point on Diamond Ridge. It sits above Deep Lake on Diamond Ridge. Diamond Ridge runs from Peak 8552 northeast to a peak identified by the USGS as Diamond Rock. Diamond Ridge is located northeast of Upper Payette Lake on the East Side of the paved Warren Wagon … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 8386 sits above Trail Lake on Diamond Ridge and is due north of Storm Peak. Diamond Ridge runs from Peak 8552 northeast to a peak identified by the USGS as Diamond Rock. Peak 8386 is the gnarliest of the 4 peaks on the ridge. It is crowned by several granite towers. USGS … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 8525 is the westernmost summit on Diamond Ridge. This ridge runs from Peak 8525 northeast to a peak identified by the USGS as Diamond Rock. Another ridge runs from Peak 8525 southeast to Storm Peak. Due to its central location, the views from Peak 8525 encompass a large area of Idaho mountains … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated August 2023 Teardrop Peak, named by John Platt, is located due west of Lick Creek Summit in one of the most open sections of the Lick Creek Range. The terrain is open due to a massive forest fire that occurred in the late 1980s. While the open nature of the terrain makes … Continue reading