This was my first time at a fire lookout or similar. I did not know what to expect, but it was super cool! The drive was less intense than I was expecting from previous reviews, but still required going slow and being careful. Apple maps doesn’t get you there. Google Maps does. There are road signs along the way to follow. They are correct. There is a new outhouse. Two windows are broken out, but they are sealed from bugs. The fire extinguisher had been depleted prior to our arrival. We brought mouse traps, used all of them, and left them for the next visitors. We caught 5 in one night. You’ll want to bring sanitizer wipes for the table. There are many small items provided, most notable: axe, saw, broom, small shovel, 3 cots, stove, propane, and cookware. The cookware is in rough shape and I suggest bringing your own. We didn’t have a fire in the stove. The vent pipe cap was inside on the stove. Wildlife was abundant. Sunset/sunrise was phenomenal.

I enjoyed my stay. The views are exceptional at Hornet. The woodstove is a little smokey, bring your own mouse traps and bring a sheet of plastic to cover your stuff if it rains. In spite of the afore mentioned issues, I look forward to staying at Hornet again.

I enjoyed my stay. The views are exceptional at Hornet. The woodstove is a little smokey, bring your own mouse traps and bring a sheet of plastic to cover your stuff if it rains. In spite of the afore mentioned issues, I look forward to staying at Hornet again.

We had a great trip! We had blue bird days and clear nights. The fireplace was enough to warm up the cabin for sleeping. Plenty of firewood around and the people before us left some wood so we tried to do the same. We ended up having mice as residents and killed 8 with the traps supplied (tried with the slingshot). Make sure you hang up your food and garbage at night! Overall, a great spot though!

We had a great trip! We had blue bird days and clear nights. The fireplace was enough to warm up the cabin for sleeping. Plenty of firewood around and the people before us left some wood so we tried to do the same. We ended up having mice as residents and killed 8 with the traps supplied (tried with the slingshot). Make sure you hang up your food and garbage at night! Overall, a great spot though!

I loved this lookout, Mother Nature gave us 2 days of drizzle so the views were not that great. Would love to go back and spend some more time, The drive to the lookout was an adventure all by it self was really glad that we didn't meet another vehicle on the road. Loved the hike in and out it wasn't too strenuous for an out of shape 63 year old woman. If you love nature and solitude this is wonderful place to stay.

I loved this lookout, Mother Nature gave us 2 days of drizzle so the views were not that great. Would love to go back and spend some more time, The drive to the lookout was an adventure all by it self was really glad that we didn't meet another vehicle on the road. Loved the hike in and out it wasn't too strenuous for an out of shape 63 year old woman. If you love nature and solitude this is wonderful place to stay.