Overview
Danskin Peak is similar to many other Boise Mountain peaks in that it has a jeep
road leading to the top, a fire lookout, and it's often accessible as soon as
March. Danskin is part of a sub-range called the Danskin Mountains which
also contains
Kepros Mountain and
Three Point Mountain. The Danskin Mountains are located in the extreme
southwestern portion of the Boise Mountains, and consequently, this area usually
has it's snow melt first. To the eager scrambler or explorer, this means that
Danskin offers one of the first scrambles of the season after winter.
Located north of Mountain Home, Idaho and southwest of Prairie, Idaho, Danskin
Peak is the high point of the Danskin Mountains and offers several interesting
and varied routes to it's summit. The slopes of Danskin contain hundreds
of interesting rock outcroppings, with some as tall as 75 feet. Just to
the northeast of Danskin are two of the most impressive rock formations,
Steamboat Rock and Cathedral Rock. These rocks tower above the South Fork
of the Boise River.
From the summit ridge of Danskin, the views include the
Owyhee Mountains in the distance to the southwest, Bennett Mountain near
Mountain Home, and the taller peaks of the Boise Range including
Two Point Mountain and
Trinity Mountain. The summit contains a fire lookout, outhouse, and a road
leading up from the north. If approaching from the south, there's an obvious
false summit rock formation just southwest of the high point.
Danskin is considered a "critical" peak for point to point communications.
Danskin is located just 75 minutes from the Boise area and makes for an
excellent, quick exploration.
Routes
Southwest Slopes Rib (Class 2)- Easy Access from the Boise-Mountain Home Area. See the Routes Page for more
Bock Creek- this route ascends from the South Fork of the Boise River
area east of the peak. Follow a jeep road and motorcycle trail most of the way.
From the South Fork Parking Area: 5.5 miles and
3446 feet gain (one way)
Other possible routes include the Case Creek approach from
the west, the Danskin Lake approach from the north, and the
Timber Gulch approach, also from the north.
Getting There
Danskin Peak is located 19.5 miles due north of Mountain Home, Idaho.
Road Approach
Danskin Peak Road can be accessed from Canyon Creek Road in Mountain Home (off
exit 90), or from Ditto Creek and a series of improved roads that branch off
from Oasis and Mayfield, Idaho. FS-167 (or Danskin Peak Road) leaves the
high desert and climbs steeply up and over a small pass. The roads are not
marked in the area. You'll need to utilize visual navigation- look at the
peak and try to get to the southwest area. Given how many dirt roads there
are, you can easily accomplish this.
When wet, be sure to have 4WD, and even then you can get stuck in the mud here
easily.
Check the road
conditions at: Idaho Transportation
Department
Conditions and Season
Usual access to the Danskin Peak area is from March to December, but that can
vary according to snow, rain, and mud conditions. The Danskin area,
especially the north slopes, often receives several feet of snow accumulation
during the winter.
ClimateNearby Mountain Home Climate Data
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Annual |
| Average Max. Temperature (F) |
38.2 |
45.0 |
53.8 |
63.1 |
72.7 |
82.9 |
93.2 |
91.6 |
80.9 |
67.4 |
49.8 |
39.4 |
64.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature (F) |
20.6 |
24.1 |
28.9 |
34.5 |
42.3 |
49.9 |
56.5 |
54.5 |
45.2 |
35.3 |
27.2 |
21.5 |
36.7 |
| Average Total Precipitation (in.) |
1.35 |
0.86 |
1.07 |
0.84 |
0.95 |
0.72 |
0.27 |
0.28 |
0.50 |
0.63 |
1.18 |
1.34 |
9.98 |
| Average Total SnowFall (in.) |
4.4 |
1.9 |
0.3 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
3.2 |
10.7 |
| Average Snow Depth (in.) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
LinksWikiMapia Danskin Lookout
Danskin Trip Report
from Dan National Weather
Service Boise Area
Images
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