Great lookout. We snowmobiled the whole 12 miles in rather than trying to drive part of it even though the road was still technically open (we clocked it at 10.5 miles total actually). Lots of wind during our stay but we were warm and cozy in the cabin thanks to plenty of wood stocked. Highly suggest bringing your own hatchet as the one there is very dull. We left extra kindling since we had a nice sharp one with us. Huge shoutout to the forest service for keeping this in great shape.

This is the only thing the US government is really great at, props.

This is the only thing the US government is really great at, props.

This is the only thing the US government is really great at, props.

This lookout is beautiful and well equipped. The only downside to staying here is that if you are hiking in, you must schlep all your water four miles and 2,500 vertical feet to the summit of a mountain. Plan accordingly. And be sure to give yourself plenty of time at the lookout to enjoy the peace, quiet, and beautiful surroundings.

This lookout is beautiful and well equipped. The only downside to staying here is that if you are hiking in, you must schlep all your water four miles and 2,500 vertical feet to the summit of a mountain. Plan accordingly. And be sure to give yourself plenty of time at the lookout to enjoy the peace, quiet, and beautiful surroundings.

This lookout is beautiful and well equipped. The only downside to staying here is that if you are hiking in, you must schlep all your water four miles and 2,500 vertical feet to the summit of a mountain. Plan accordingly. And be sure to give yourself plenty of time at the lookout to enjoy the peace, quiet, and beautiful surroundings.

My now-wife and i got engaged on the deck of this firewatch lookout in 2016, and finally were able to go back for another stay. Just as beautiful and memorable as it was the first time. We plan on going back as often as possible.

My now-wife and i got engaged on the deck of this firewatch lookout in 2016, and finally were able to go back for another stay. Just as beautiful and memorable as it was the first time. We plan on going back as often as possible.

My now-wife and i got engaged on the deck of this firewatch lookout in 2016, and finally were able to go back for another stay. Just as beautiful and memorable as it was the first time. We plan on going back as often as possible.