As long as you realize that you are going into the outside and may encounter outside things, this is such a beautiful stay. Yes, temperature fluctuates and rodents will rodent. And in Colorado, outside does not always mean alone. Only one hiking group was rude and loud trying to use the fire tower. The rest were respectful. The incinerating toilet is a fire hazard because the rodents are making nests out of toilet paper all around the toilet. We didn’t bring big enough trash bags to hike out all the waste left from previous guests and the electric to the upstairs didn’t work. Who cares. Gorgeous views, storms and clear skies, perfect temperatures, wonderful stay. Absolutely awe-inspiring and we will be back. Note: there are a couple of times where the trail seems to split, always stay to the right.

It was fantastic. Very clean. Kitchen was great (had lots of disposable plates and utensils, soaps and wipes). Doors were left unlocked by people before so couple of guys were in there looking around but they were polite and left when we arrived. We didn't see anyone else thereafter, so peaceful. What views. Got to watch the thuderstorms roll in and around us, how exciting and amazing. Had several heaters, which were needed in evening in August.

It was fantastic. Very clean. Kitchen was great (had lots of disposable plates and utensils, soaps and wipes). Doors were left unlocked by people before so couple of guys were in there looking around but they were polite and left when we arrived. We didn't see anyone else thereafter, so peaceful. What views. Got to watch the thuderstorms roll in and around us, how exciting and amazing. Had several heaters, which were needed in evening in August.

The first floor bunk area smells like death. I couldn’t imagine staying downstairs. If you have more than two people bring something to sleep on and place it upstairs. I’d rather sleep on the floor upstairs than below. The lookout is grand and worth the experience. Watch out for the moths. They literally come out of the walls. We stuffed a few holes but they kept coming. 😂

The first floor bunk area smells like death. I couldn’t imagine staying downstairs. If you have more than two people bring something to sleep on and place it upstairs. I’d rather sleep on the floor upstairs than below. The lookout is grand and worth the experience. Watch out for the moths. They literally come out of the walls. We stuffed a few holes but they kept coming. 😂

Great Mid-May stay stay here. Nice dry road on the way up, some steeper sections but not terrible. Only saw 2 young guys on their way up to the lookout. They were super polite and asked if they could come up for pics. Not a soul in sight all evening and morning the next day. Clouds set in about 7 laying 3-4 inches of spring snow before it let up revealing the city over all the snow covered trees. Most beautiful sight! We woke up to frozen windows and about 18 inches of fresh snow. We cleaned, swept, wiped down and began our trek down. We had parked just below the gate pointed down, had no issues driving out after we got down. Can’t wait to come back!!!!

Great Mid-May stay stay here. Nice dry road on the way up, some steeper sections but not terrible. Only saw 2 young guys on their way up to the lookout. They were super polite and asked if they could come up for pics. Not a soul in sight all evening and morning the next day. Clouds set in about 7 laying 3-4 inches of spring snow before it let up revealing the city over all the snow covered trees. Most beautiful sight! We woke up to frozen windows and about 18 inches of fresh snow. We cleaned, swept, wiped down and began our trek down. We had parked just below the gate pointed down, had no issues driving out after we got down. Can’t wait to come back!!!!

Amazing.

Amazing.

Couldn’t have asked for a better afternoon/morning. Slept warm all night and woke up above the clouds. Set off the fire alarm while cooking my steak, recommended to keep the door open while cooking!