I finally got a reservation for Hornet and it was everything I had hoped for. What a beautiful drive and easy hike up! The lookout was clean, well stocked and the views were epic. The resident Collared mule deer made sure we felt welcome. While there were a couple of broken windows and the wood stove had a note saying it wasn't working, we saw all of the materials prepped there for upcoming restoration. And those items didn't affect our stay one bit. This lookout is such a gem. Stunning sunrise, sunset, and view forever in between. The cots were actually extremely comfortable as well!

I finally got a reservation for Hornet and it was everything I had hoped for. What a beautiful drive and easy hike up! The lookout was clean, well stocked and the views were epic. The resident Collared mule deer made sure we felt welcome. While there were a couple of broken windows and the wood stove had a note saying it wasn't working, we saw all of the materials prepped there for upcoming restoration. And those items didn't affect our stay one bit. This lookout is such a gem. Stunning sunrise, sunset, and view forever in between. The cots were actually extremely comfortable as well!

We simply loved our first very anticipated stay at Hornet Lookout! The views are endless, sunrises and sunsets, wildlife galore, hiking trails impeccable, even the aurora borealis came out. Our main issue stemmed from a massive rainstorm that blew through one evening which highlighted the roof is leaking significantly. We had 3 pots on the floor to capture leaks and moved the cots to the middle keep our bedding and is dry in the night. Time for new roofing it seems. Otherwise, we loved our time and will return!

We simply loved our first very anticipated stay at Hornet Lookout! The views are endless, sunrises and sunsets, wildlife galore, hiking trails impeccable, even the aurora borealis came out. Our main issue stemmed from a massive rainstorm that blew through one evening which highlighted the roof is leaking significantly. We had 3 pots on the floor to capture leaks and moved the cots to the middle keep our bedding and is dry in the night. Time for new roofing it seems. Otherwise, we loved our time and will return!

This is how my favorite lookout in the flathead valley area. The hike up was pretty steep but short, thankfully! The lookout itself had 369 views and we had a bucket list moment and were able to see the northern lights! The lookout is clean, well stocked but cots are terribly uncomfortable. Also the stove doesn’t put out much heat so did freeze a bit but still 1000000% worth it! The resident deer are cute and friendly. We only had one set of hikers come up and hang out but they were actually really cool, respectable and we all had some great convos! Can’t wait to go back.

This is how my favorite lookout in the flathead valley area. The hike up was pretty steep but short, thankfully! The lookout itself had 369 views and we had a bucket list moment and were able to see the northern lights! The lookout is clean, well stocked but cots are terribly uncomfortable. Also the stove doesn’t put out much heat so did freeze a bit but still 1000000% worth it! The resident deer are cute and friendly. We only had one set of hikers come up and hang out but they were actually really cool, respectable and we all had some great convos! Can’t wait to go back.

Great Lookout experience. The lanterns are battery operated, not propane. The stove worked great, as did the woodstove. Be aware, when you enter the code on the padlock you have to push UP first, then pull down for it to open. The views are the best we’ve seen from a lookout so far. The hike up, which we did TWICE the first day, and again the second day seemed harder than most people admit to. But we decided it was worth the effort. Spent our time looking out all the windows, in the main lookout and in the cupola, plus knitting and reading.

Great Lookout experience. The lanterns are battery operated, not propane. The stove worked great, as did the woodstove. Be aware, when you enter the code on the padlock you have to push UP first, then pull down for it to open. The views are the best we’ve seen from a lookout so far. The hike up, which we did TWICE the first day, and again the second day seemed harder than most people admit to. But we decided it was worth the effort. Spent our time looking out all the windows, in the main lookout and in the cupola, plus knitting and reading.

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!