This is my first lookout rental, but I suspect this is an unusually stellar example in the system. You can drive to the base of the lookout, the road is in very good shape, I have a low clearance crossover. Last 1/2 mi is a little rougher. I would carry a handsaw or chainsaw just in case a tree fell across the road because you are 5 mi solo beyond a locked gate, and it’s unlikely anyone else will be along. Nice direct vent propane heater to take the chill off. There’s a propane 4 burner stove with oven and a single propane light fixture that takes a burn-off mantle, a spare mantle would be a good thing to bring next time. These are supplied by a large fixed tank on the ground. The tower is 40 ish feet tall and timber, so expect some swaying in a moderate wind. 2 good mattresses, and 2 additional thinner ones. No bedding provided. What a historic gem, thank you to the volunteers and USFS who keep places like this accessible!

This lookout is a gem! Road is very accessible up, the pulley helps with getting gear to the top, and the lookout was well equipped. The views are outstanding. We did have a critter making trips on the stairs at 4 AM. Bonus points if you can book this one on a full moon/ eclipse!

Weather was beautiful, view was perfect, aside from a little smoke. Definitely worth doing......one thing for future users, the door into the lookout at the top of the steps is pretty heavy and needs a good push to get open. Will definitely go again

What a real treat absolutely fantastic wish there was no smoke in the area but it is a fire lookout. The privacy is amazing just a real treat

What a real treat absolutely fantastic wish there was no smoke in the area but it is a fire lookout. The privacy is amazing just a real treat

What a real treat absolutely fantastic wish there was no smoke in the area but it is a fire lookout. The privacy is amazing just a real treat

We had a great visit to the lookout. I liked the new view after the wildfires and previous logging activities opened the ridge views and the Kootenai valley.

We had a great visit to the lookout. I liked the new view after the wildfires and previous logging activities opened the ridge views and the Kootenai valley.

We had a great visit to the lookout. I liked the new view after the wildfires and previous logging activities opened the ridge views and the Kootenai valley.

Exceptional condition, beautiful views, and easy access. Despite the steep stairs, the lookout was incredible. Impressively clean and well furnished. The drive was easy and even though a forest fire has ripped through the area, it was absolutely gorgeous. The good cell coverage was a blessing and a curse. All in all, this is one of the best lookouts I've visited.