The road is great heading up to the lookout & does get a little narrow towards the end. There is no service once you leave West Glacier till you are halfway into the hike. Once you get to the lookout, you'll have enough service to send text messages & load social media (Verizon & AT&T) if you stand close to the fireplace. I wasn't sure about the service at the lookout, so I checked in with my family from the Polebridge Mercantile, and they happily let me use their landline. Make sure to get a few huckleberry bear claws at the Mercantile! The lookout was equipped with cots, pads, Coleman cook stove, saw, axes, dry wood, cooking, and cleaning supplies. I went during a snow storm and didn't have much visibility, but it was sure cozy next to the fire. The larches on the drive up to the lookout were absolutely amazing!

The road is great heading up to the lookout & does get a little narrow towards the end. There is no service once you leave West Glacier till you are halfway into the hike. Once you get to the lookout, you'll have enough service to send text messages & load social media (Verizon & AT&T) if you stand close to the fireplace. I wasn't sure about the service at the lookout, so I checked in with my family from the Polebridge Mercantile, and they happily let me use their landline. Make sure to get a few huckleberry bear claws at the Mercantile! The lookout was equipped with cots, pads, Coleman cook stove, saw, axes, dry wood, cooking, and cleaning supplies. I went during a snow storm and didn't have much visibility, but it was sure cozy next to the fire. The larches on the drive up to the lookout were absolutely amazing!

The hike in was very easy and quick! The lookout was awesome! Definitely recommend.

The hike in was very easy and quick! The lookout was awesome! Definitely recommend.

The views from Hornet are unmatched providing an almost spiritual experience. The lookout is clean and well maintained. A true treasure of the north fork.

The views from Hornet are unmatched providing an almost spiritual experience. The lookout is clean and well maintained. A true treasure of the north fork.

Although a storm blew through and we spent most of out time hunkered in trying to keep the little old wood stove warm, it was an amazing escape. I had cell service!! The lookout is very supplied with things, and we had an amazing time. Thanks to all who make this cabin/lookout available.

Although a storm blew through and we spent most of out time hunkered in trying to keep the little old wood stove warm, it was an amazing escape. I had cell service!! The lookout is very supplied with things, and we had an amazing time. Thanks to all who make this cabin/lookout available.

Lovely views! The hike in was quick and the facility was well maintained. We stayed quite comfortable and enjoyed the stove, fire place and ceiling lights that were there.

Lovely views! The hike in was quick and the facility was well maintained. We stayed quite comfortable and enjoyed the stove, fire place and ceiling lights that were there.