Directions to trail-head: Head north on Hwy 95 from Bonners Ferry.At the top of the hill out of Bonners Ferry is 3 Mile. If you are hungry you should grab a bite to eat at Sharron's Country Store. The food is fantastic. After the light at 3 mile, go about 25.5 miles on Hwy 95. […]
Elevation: 7,181’ Rank: 22 Coordinates: 48.612N, 116.594W Trailhead: Chimney Rock Trail, No. 256 Trailhead elevation 4,020’ Estimated Time: 4 - 5 hours up, 3 - 4 down Southeast Ridge Class 1 5.25 miles, 3,161’ elevation gain Start the climb by parking at the Chimney Rock Trailhead. Cross the bridge and head south along the hillside […]
Elevation: 7,265’ Rank: 19 Coordinates: 48.834N, 116.616W Trailhead: Pyramid Pass Trail, No. 13 Trailhead elevation 5,410’ (not sure) Estimated Time: 2.5 - 3 hours South Ridge Class 1 5.75 miles, 1,855’ elevation gain (2,495’ net) The simplest way to reach the summit of Long Mountain is by taking the Pyramid Pass Trail. The hike to […]
Elevation: 7,709 Rank: 1 Coordinates:48.847N, 116.554W Trailhead: Big Fisher Lake Trail, No. 41 Trailhead elevation 5,410’ Estimated Time: 3 - 4.5 hours South Slopes Class 1 5.75 miles, 2,299’ elevation gain (2,799’ net) The highest peak in the U.S. Selkirks is at best, unassuming, not terribly interesting, and somewhat uninspiring. Unlike the impressive granite peaks […]
Elevation: 7,530’ Rank: 9 Coordinates: 48.837N, 116.569W Trailhead: Big Fisher Lake Trail, No. 41 Trailhead elevation 5,410’ (not sure) Estimated Time: 2.5 - 3 hours South Ridge Class 1 4.75 miles, 2120’ elevation gain (2,320’ net) This is similar to Myrtle Peak in that the trail simply passes close to a high point in route […]
Elevation: 7,535’ Rank: 8 Coordinates: 48.823N, 116.607W Trailhead: Big Fisher Lake Trail, No. 41 Trailhead elevation 5,410’ (not sure) Estimated Time: 2-3 hours East Ridge Class 1 6.5 miles RT, 2125’ elevation gain This is the easiest route up Trout Peak (U-3). The hike into Trout Lake is 3 miles. You do not go all […]
Elevation: 7,355’ Rank: 11 Coordinates: 48.812N, 116.622W Trailhead: Pyramid Pass, No. 13 Trailhead elevation 5,410’ (not sure) Estimated Time: 2-3 hours The most direct way to summit Pyramid Peak is off the trail that crosses the crest at 6500’. You can exit the trail slightly before the crest and head up a steep boulder field […]
Elevation: 7,265’ Rank: 18 Coordinates: 48.791N, 116.625W Trailhead: Pyramid Pass, No. 13 (connecting with Pyramid/Ball Lakes No. 43) Trailhead Elevation: 5,410’ (not sure) Estimated Time: 2.5 - 3 hours If you are looking for a quick trip to the Selkirk Crest Ball Peak fits the bill. The trail (No. 43) takes off south about a […]
Elevation: 7,352’ Rank: 12 Coordinates: 48.583N 116.695W Trailhead: Fault Lake No. 59 Trailhead elevation: 3,200’ Estimated time: 3 - 4 hours to Fault Lake, 2½-3 to Gunsight Peak The Fault Lake Trail is not steep but it is long. This is the starting point for eastside approaches. And reaching the summit of Gunsight is an […]
Trail: 44 Trailhead: 3,141’ Summit: 6,641’ Distance: 4.5 miles Trail condition: Excellent There are several peaks in the Cabinet Mountains of North Idaho named “Goat.” This Goat Mountain is not to be confused with Goat Mountain directly to the west of Scotchman’s Peak. Drive to Bonners Ferry and proceed north to Threemile Corner (Highway 2) […]