The Brow & Lame Jake

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The Brow & Lame Jake Peak

A Two Peak Day In The Lemhis
September 1, 2026
The Brown (11,005') - Lame Jake Peak (10,810')

The Brow is an obscure 11,000 foot peak located in eastern Idaho’s Lemhi Range. It is found just north of range highpoint Diamond Peak, and provides great in-your-face views of the giant 12er. The most common approach for The Brow is via the remote North Fork Pass Creek valley from the east side. Adding in nearby “Lame Jake Peak” is a common practice for climbers who visit the area.

	After doing the Italian Canyon Loop across the valley the day before, I camped at the end of the road at N Fork Pass Creek, and was hiking by about 7am.
	I did my best to piece together the old trail heading up the valley, complete with ancient tree blazes to help mark the way. Doesn't feel like many folks hike this trail, but I did see multiple groups of deer and elk along the way.
	As I neared the head of the valley, I encountered a bear cub and his momma. They both scampered up nearby trees as I approached, and I took a wide berth around them to avoid confrontation.
	Leaving the valley floor toward The Brow, I made good use of this stable talus slope.
	Higher up, the rock was less stable and I was often down on all fours doing the "two steps forward, one step back" routine.
	It was a relief to reach more stable rock along the ridgeline north of the summit.
	Diamond Peak partially covered by clouds, from the summit of The Brow.
	Bell Mountain to the north.
	After a delicious PBJ on the summit, it was time to descend the northeast ridge and head to Lame Jake Peak.
	The ridge walk the Lame Jake was pretty tame, and it wasn't long before I arrived at the summit.
	Diamond Peak and The Brow from the summit of Lame Jake Peak.
	I descended the south face of Lame Jake, connecting areas of scree-skiable rock as best as possible.
	I then followed a side valley back down to the main trail. The bushwhacking was light for the most part, with no major obstacles. I even saw two more groups of elk.
	Did I mention there was bear in the area? No more sightings, and the valley I descended connected with the main trail well below the earlier encounter spot.
	Map of the route. Almost 9 miles and 4200' elevation gain round trip in 8 hours of hiking.

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