Stats
Distance: 2 miles
Elevation gain: 800' (cumulative)
Class (difficulty): 2
Report:
My main Three Point page is located here: Three Point Mountain Trip Report. However, here is a quick trip report of my mom's first ascent of a mountain in April 2009.
A lot of family was in town for my cousin's 40th birthday party. On Sunday, several of us planned to go climb a peak. I had hoped my nieces and nephews would go, but it didn't work out. My mom and dad seemed interested, so we headed out to Three Point Mountain for something easy, yet challenging for someone that hasn't climbed a peak before (the trail is steep in places!).
We headed up around noon on a beautiful morning with temparatures in the upper 50's. My mom did great despite being on a rutted trail that goes straight up at first. After a few breathers, she made it to the top of the north summit. While she stayed to check out views, my dad and I headed over to the south summit. We were suprised to find a register in it. We were the first people to sign the register in over a year (another suprise).
It turned out to be a great day and great initiation to the mountains! While describing the various mountain ranges to my parents, it became very apparent that Three Point is a pretty cool place so close to home. For instance, from the top, you can see 6 mountain ranges... the Bennet Hills, the Danskins, the Trinities, the Soldiers, the Boises, and the Owyhees.
Getting there:
Take the BLACKS CR. RD. EXIT 64. Turn north (left if coming in from Boise) onto E BLACKS CREEK RD. Follow E BLACKS CREEK RD for approximately 6.4 miles, where you will turn left (north) and continue on a improved dirt road to Blacks Creek Pass at 11 miles.
Hiking instructions:
From Blacks Creek Pass hike west to the saddle just north of Three Point Mountain. Turn south and follow the ridge over to the southernmost point.
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Photos
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| This is the bowl on the north side of the northern point. |
Mom and dad heading up the trail. |
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| Deer just below the summit. |
Mom and dad taking in the views on the northern summit. |
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| Dad on the southern summit. |
Mom on the northern summit. |
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| Mom hiking. |
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