Yearly Archives: 2017

GOAT MOUNTAIN   6,641 feet (Class 2) Goat Mountain is the highest-named peak in the Idaho section of the Purcells. It is located NE of Perkins Lake and 0.5 miles west of the Idaho/Montana border. Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: … Continue reading →

BUSSARD MOUNTAIN   5,968 feet (Class 1) Bussard is located 1.0 mile north of Queen Mountain. Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: Map: USGS Eastport Drive: Access by road to these mountains is good – perhaps too good. The primary approach … Continue reading →

The COLUMBIA MOUNTAINS in the USA MONASHEE MOUNTAINS Kettle Crest Trail Hoodoo Canyon SELKIRK MOUNTAINS Washington State Ambercrombie Mt. Sherlock Pk. Springboard Trail Sullivan Lake Crowell Ridge Grassy Top Mt. Hall Mountain Shedroof Divide Tr. Shedroof Loop Idaho State – … Continue reading →

UPPER PRIEST RIVER This is a dark, dank trail through a virgin red cedar forest. One of the best lowland hiking trails in Idaho, it is an easy walk with the rumble of the Upper Priest never far away. The … Continue reading →

HUNT PEAK   7.058 feet (Class 2-3) This is the last peak at the southern end of the Selkirks to reach 7,000 feet. The peak, which was caught in the great Sundance Fire, is a rugged piece of real estate with … Continue reading →

ROMAN NOSE   7,260 feet (Class 1) Roman Nose is located 4.0 miles east of Silver Dollar Peak (and the main Selkirk Crest) on a subsidiary ridge that divides the Pack River and Kootenai River valleys. The summit has a Forest … Continue reading →

MOUNT ROOTHAAN   7,326 feet (Class 2-3) Is located just south of Chimney Rock and is nearly as rugged as its more famous counterpart. Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: Map: USGS Mount Roothaan Drive:  Horton Ridge Lookout access: 0.0 … Continue reading →

CHIMNEY ROCK    7,124 feet North Idaho’s most imposing summit sits at the top of the Selkirk crest just north of Mount Roothaan. The rock is a vertical column of granite that provides a variety of technical rock climbing opportunities. Difficulty: … Continue reading →

SILVER DOLLAR PEAK    7,181 feet (Class 2-3) This nearly symmetrical peak has four ridges and three lofty faces. It is located 1.5 miles northeast of Chimney Rock and is most easily assessed from the east. Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: … Continue reading →

TWIN PEAKS    7,599 feet (Class 2-3) These peaks are 2.5 miles north of Chimney Rock and are quite impressive when viewed from the summit of Chimney Rock. Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: Map: USGS Wigwams Drive: Pack River Access. … Continue reading →