I think the route image on the Chicken Out Ridge page is out dated. This one is more up to date: http://idahosummits.com/borah_feature/images/topo2.jpg
I saw that main route photo on the Forest Service page and I wrote them to let them know that it's incorrect. The photo shows the trail going from the campground into the Rock Creek drainage which is okay if you're going to the NF but not for CO Ridge.
And the description on the main page indicates no switchbacks for the first 2500' and that is incorrect. The newer FS trail makes a couple of switchbacks to gain the lowest saddle below point 8714. It also says to climb the highpoint and descend 200 feet to the upper saddle below the summit which isn't necessary unless you want to bag the false summit. The traverse from CO ridge to the upper saddle stays on the NW side of the ridge (when dry) and is relatively level.
My trip report covers some of the changes of the route: https://www.mountainouswords.com/mountain-air/borah-peak-mount-borah-trip-report-guide-idaho-state-highpoint/
If anyone wants to add these to the SP listing, that's cool just give photo credit!
vanman798 - Sep 8, 2009 4:02 pm - Hasn't voted
Out datedI think the route image on the Chicken Out Ridge page is out dated. This one is more up to date: http://idahosummits.com/borah_feature/images/topo2.jpg
reboyles - Aug 20, 2013 10:07 am - Voted 8/10
Re: Out datedAre you ever going to dump that incorrect Forest Service photo on this page?
Joseph Bullough - Sep 9, 2009 11:15 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Out datedThanks Walter. I added this image to the route page.
reboyles - Mar 1, 2010 10:28 am - Voted 8/10
Wrong RouteI saw that main route photo on the Forest Service page and I wrote them to let them know that it's incorrect. The photo shows the trail going from the campground into the Rock Creek drainage which is okay if you're going to the NF but not for CO Ridge.
And the description on the main page indicates no switchbacks for the first 2500' and that is incorrect. The newer FS trail makes a couple of switchbacks to gain the lowest saddle below point 8714. It also says to climb the highpoint and descend 200 feet to the upper saddle below the summit which isn't necessary unless you want to bag the false summit. The traverse from CO ridge to the upper saddle stays on the NW side of the ridge (when dry) and is relatively level.
Bruplex - Jul 11, 2022 1:44 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Wrong RouteMy trip report covers some of the changes of the route: https://www.mountainouswords.com/mountain-air/borah-peak-mount-borah-trip-report-guide-idaho-state-highpoint/
If anyone wants to add these to the SP listing, that's cool just give photo credit!