Arid Peak

This peak is not in the book. This information is from the Panhandle National Forest web site. Arid Peak Lookout is set on a 20 foot tower and overlooks the beautiful Loop Creek area and the scenic “Route of the Hiawatha rail-trail”. It is on the National Historic Register of Fire Lookouts. Getting to the lookout requires a moderate 3 … Continue reading

Gunsight Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 43-45 of the book. Check out the book for technical routes. Use the link below for the Hike North Idaho website and a recent trip report. USGS Mount Roothaan … Continue reading

North Loon Mountain

North Loon Mountain viewed from South Loon Mountain. John Platt Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 112 of the book. Updated February 2020 North Loon Mountain is the crown of the Lick Creek Range. It is the 30th-most prominent Idaho summit. It is also a hard peak to reach. The ridge between South Loon Mountain and North Loon Mountain is not just tedious but is full … Continue reading

Storm Dome

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 112 of the book. Updated October 2021 Storm Dome is located directly southeast of Storm Peak. Its northeast face is one of Idaho’s most impressive granite walls. Although the peak 800-850 foot vertical face was described in the book rock climbers seemed oblivious to the wall’s potential until 2021 when … Continue reading

Peak 10158 (Shadow Peak)

This peak is not in the book. This page details three routes: Southeast Rib, Headwall, and Livingston Douglas’ East Face/South Ridge Route. Updated November 2022 Peak 10158 is located on the main Smoky Mountain Crest between Camas County High Point and Prairie Creek Peak. Specifically, it is 2.5 miles west-northwest of Norton Peak. The recommended name is Shadow Peak. USGS Galena … Continue reading

Cuddy Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 103 of the book. Cuddy Mountain is the highest point in the Cuddy Mountains. It is also the Washington County High Point. It has 3,207 feet of prominence which ranks it 25th in Idaho. This peak was named after John Cuddy, an early settler who owned the first flour mill … Continue reading