Make sure you put away all food or the mice will keep you awake at night. We made the mistake of leaving a few items on the table and it was a party for them even after I got up and stored everything. The next night was better as we used the refrigerator and the storage cabinet. We hiked the Scribner Falls Trail which leaves at the bottom of the spur road to the lookout or from the other end of the trail on Rd 201 but never actually saw the falls as they are hidden in a ravine down a spur trail. We also hiked up to Sawtooth Peak from Sawtooth Saddle. All trails are in good condition in the area. There is a good spring just before Sawtooth Saddle which flows from a pipe into a barrel. Saw a few friendly bow hunters out on the trails.

What a remote location; no human lights visible in all directions! This is not a location for everyone for a few reasons. First, the travel to this lookout is long; it took us 3 1/2 hours to go apx 48 miles from St. Regis to the tower. The dirt roads are narrow, in fact one 8 mile portion is really a jeep trail with few places to navigate oncoming vehicles, which thankfully were very few. Second, do not plan to stay here without bringing comfortable sleeping mats as the mats provided seem to be 1960's relics that are as hard as sleeping on the floor. But if you're fine with these things it's an ideal spot for solitude, wildlife viewing, and hiking. Because of the effort to get to this lookout we suggest a multi-night stay. Nice to have the propane stove which we used just to make tea water on a cloudy cool morning. As the guidelines suggest, don't count on the propane heater to warm the cabin. It does provide a warmer spot right in front of it for dressing on a cold morning. There is no woodstove. We didn't use the lights. For being so late in the season (mid-Sept) we still found some edible huckleberries but left most to the resident grouse. Red crossbills were feeding on pine cones all around the tower; so enjoyable to watch and listen to.

I’ve always wanted to stay in a fire look out and I’m so thankful I stumbled upon the opportunity. Amazing views, fresh huckleberries everywhere! We had an amazing trip exploring and enjoying the scenery from every angle of the 360 view from the LO. Didn’t sleep much between the full moon and the sunrise but who can complain about that. Highly recommend!

Long way in but worth every minute

It's a long, long trip to get there, but it's wonderfully isolated. A bear got in my car, which was scary but made for a good story!