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Howe Hills

A nice leg stretcher hike on the way to the Lemhis
June 8, 2026
South Howe Hill (5927') - Middle Howe Hill (5502')

Eastern Idaho’s Lost River Range is a massive fault block range stretching from Challis to Arco. In the far southeast corner of the range, there are 3 small peaks near Howe, that make for good leg stretcher hikes. The 2 southernmost peaks can be combined into a single outing that’s just over 3 miles of hiking.

	I was making the drive to the Lemhi’s, and had scouted this hike to do along the way. After passing Howe, I followed road “3720 North”, then a dirt road up to the saddle between the two southern peak. Here’s a view of the southern peak, which I planned to tackle first.
	A few cactus blooming on my way up the slopes.
	Some uphill, but not bad.
	On the summit ridge of the southern peak.
	View of Big Southern Butte, from the rounded summit of the south peak.
	The Lemhi Range. From Bell (distant) to Saddle Mountain (right).
	Soon it was time to head back down to the saddle.
	I made a quick hike up the southern slopes, to the summit ridge of the middle peak.
	Here's a view of the south peak, from the middle peak. Time to head back to the truck and finish my drive.
	Map of my route. Just over 3 miles and 1200' elevation gain round trip, in 75 minutes of hiking. The views made this one worth the stop.

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