Lots of games, puzzles and cookware/utensils on site. Beautiful views. Very rural. An awesome set up. This was my first fire lookout and I’m very impressed/hyped for my next trip! BRING LOTS OF WATER!

Beautiful and remote location with great views! Parking pull-off was easy to find since road was snow-free. It’s about 9 miles from Silver Lake, maybe 30 minutes at most in good weather and with a clear dry road. Road is paved all the way there. Trail was extremely well-marked with blazes, poles and 2 wooden signs. Intermittent patches of snow in 3rd mile before all snow to lookout in final mile (our trip was late March.) Lookout has more supplies than listed online: some kitchenware, batteries, tools, matches, dish washing supplies and cleaning supplies. There is a sink that drains water so dealing with your gray water is easy. There are 2 propane lights which work although we did have to read the instructions carefully on how to light them. There were also 2 battery-powered lanterns. We got good cell phone service. We phoned ranger station in advance and they were helpful. Winds are very strong at lookout. 3 bunks for sleeping but not much seating, no chairs. Many books and games left at the lookout- unfortunately some trash and leftover food from prior visitors too. (No one wants your food- except the mice. We packed out all the trash and old food we could carry.) We very much enjoyed our visit.

Husband and I spent 2 nights at Hager, this was our second trip up. We were blessed with beautiful weather (as opposed to the 50mph wind gusts during our Nov ‘17 trip). Windows have either been replaced or resealed since our first stay as there wasn’t cold air leaking in from the windows this time - much appreciated. No propane issues, plenty of firewood. Certainly lots of dog hair on mattresses, even the top bunk mattress somehow. Enjoyed our stay, will come back for a 3rd trip in the future. Thank you USFS for offering your lookouts in the off season!

Excellent. There is a bit of a mice issue but it was otherwise amazing as always. I'd recommend sterilizing anything as there are mice droppings and they did get into our food overnight. We had snow from just after the trail head to the lookout, but less than in a previous visit. I highly recommend making a stop at the Cowboy Dinner Tree. There are plenty of games and things to keep you busy!

What a great experience! Last mile was difficult and had to break trail through deep snow. Thank you for keeping this available for the public to rent!

Second Lookout adventure for me. Absolutely love it every time. There always seems to be a little lack of information going into it but that is part of the adventure. Called Rangers prior to trip and they were very pleasant and helpful on the phone. I really wouldn't change anything and hope you/they don't. It's suppose to be an adventure, not a Sunday stroll or 5 star hotel. Thx, Bradd

We enjoy our annual trip to Hager and appreciate the experience ! Very clean and tidy !