Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 106 of the book. The access information has changed a bit over the years. New route information contributed by Ken Jones is found below. Updated June 2019 This is the nicest summit in the northern section of the West Mountains. USGS Council Mountain Update by Ken Jones Access From Donnelly, … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 146 of the book. Pilot Peak is a P2K peak with 2,087 feet of prominence, which ranks it at #92 in the State of Idaho. The peak is a very popular Winter destination for snowmobiles, skiers and snowshoers. The parking lot on ID-21 at Mores Creek Summit fills up quickly … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 149 of the book. Anna Gorin provided the 2023 update found below which (1) demonstrates the Forest Service is once again maintaining the access trail and (2) adds a new route—the peak’s east ridge. Updated May 2023 The area around Rattlesnake Peak has been devastated by forest fires. The Tipton … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 151 of the book. I am not sure where the name “Jumbo Mountain” came from since this mountain is smaller than all of its neighbors. USGS Jumbo Mountain … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 320 of the book. Please note that the book refers to the [lower] Perce Benchmark (8,266 feet). Updated November 2023 Perce Peak is located about six miles north of Big Hole Pass on the Continental Divide. Perce Benchmark is a short distance south of the true summit. USGS Big Hole … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 106 of the book. Granite Peak’s summit is a 2-minute walk from the Snowbank Mountain Road. It may be the easiest Class 2 peak to bag in Idaho. Follow the road to its high point on the peak’s South Slopes and park in the wide turnout. A use trail quickly … Continue reading