About Shorty Peak Lookout
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Views and Setting
- View
001, Loop: AREA SHORTY PEAK LOOKOUT
- 4 guests
Site Details
Reviews (68)
What Guests Are Saying
Visitors to Shorty Peak Lookout enjoyed stunning views and a memorable experience, with highlights including sightings of the northern lights and an overall sense of adventure during the hike. While some noted challenges such as spider infestations and bugs on the trail, many appreciated the lookout's cleanliness and available amenities. Overall, guests found their stay worthwhile, appreciating the beautiful scenery and the chance to connect with nature.
What Guests Are Saying
Visitors to Shorty Peak Lookout enjoyed stunning views and a memorable experience, with highlights including sightings of the northern lights and an overall sense of adventure during the hike. While some noted challenges such as spider infestations and bugs on the trail, many appreciated the lookout's cleanliness and available amenities. Overall, guests found their stay worthwhile, appreciating the beautiful scenery and the chance to connect with nature.
Review Summary
Granite A
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SHORTY PEAK LOOKOUT
Granite A
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SHORTY PEAK LOOKOUT
Rebecca R
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SHORTY PEAK LOOKOUT
Lookout in immaculate shape as always ! 3rd time up here and the mosquitoes always kill on the way up but the top is always worth it
Rebecca R
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SHORTY PEAK LOOKOUT
Lookout in immaculate shape as always ! 3rd time up here and the mosquitoes always kill on the way up but the top is always worth it
Rebecca R
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SHORTY PEAK LOOKOUT
Lookout in immaculate shape as always ! 3rd time up here and the mosquitoes always kill on the way up but the top is always worth it
Granite A
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SHORTY PEAK LOOKOUT
Greatly enjoyed my stay here with a friend. Was an excellent chance to slow down and enjoy life!
Granite A
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SHORTY PEAK LOOKOUT
Greatly enjoyed my stay here with a friend. Was an excellent chance to slow down and enjoy life!
Granite A
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SHORTY PEAK LOOKOUT
Greatly enjoyed my stay here with a friend. Was an excellent chance to slow down and enjoy life!
Marcus B
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SHORTY PEAK LOOKOUT
Great experience. It's a 2.6 mi hike up. About 1300' elevation gain. Trail is rough in spots. It winds through heavy timber for most of the way. The trail to the spring branches off about 1/2 mi before the summit and it's about a 1/2 mi down that trail to the spring. The spring is probably about 800 ft below the lookout. The lookout is in good shape, has two single beds with fairly comfortable mattresses. There is no stove for heat or otherwise. There is a table, a couple of chairs, and a bureau with drawers and doors which contains some various gear left for everyone to use. The outhouse is a bit of a hike down about 200 yards. The views from the lookout are amazing. You can see in all directions, as well as get a good view of parts of the Kootenai River Valley. Excellent view of the Lions Head, a stunning peak in the heart of the Idaho Selkirks.
Marcus B
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SHORTY PEAK LOOKOUT
Great experience. It's a 2.6 mi hike up. About 1300' elevation gain. Trail is rough in spots. It winds through heavy timber for most of the way. The trail to the spring branches off about 1/2 mi before the summit and it's about a 1/2 mi down that trail to the spring. The spring is probably about 800 ft below the lookout. The lookout is in good shape, has two single beds with fairly comfortable mattresses. There is no stove for heat or otherwise. There is a table, a couple of chairs, and a bureau with drawers and doors which contains some various gear left for everyone to use. The outhouse is a bit of a hike down about 200 yards. The views from the lookout are amazing. You can see in all directions, as well as get a good view of parts of the Kootenai River Valley. Excellent view of the Lions Head, a stunning peak in the heart of the Idaho Selkirks.
Location & Directions for Shorty Peak Lookout
6286 Main Street, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 United States
Elevation: 1,940 ft
Getting There
From the Bonners Ferry Ranger Station: Take Highway 95 north for 17 mi. Turn left onto Highway 1 and head north for 2 mi. Turn left onto Copeland Road and head west for 4 mi. Stay right at the T junction and continue north on Westside Road for 9 ...
From the Bonners Ferry Ranger Station: Take Highway 95 north for 17 mi. Turn left onto Highway 1 and head north for 2 mi. Turn left onto Copeland Road and head west for 4 mi. Stay right at the T junction and continue north on Westside Road for 9 mi. Stay to the left around the switchback, onto Forest Road 281, then drive west for 8 mi. Turn right on Road 655 and drive west 1.5 mi. Stay right again at the switchback, heading east 1 mi on Rd 282. Go
straight at the next junction, and continue northeast on Road 282 for 4 mi. Park at the trailhead on top of the saddle before the locked gate. Hike 2.5 mi up the trail to the west to reach the lookout.
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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