| Hike-In | Ruins |
| Elevation: 5635′ | Coeur d’Alene National Forest |
History
1931 – Camp
1939 – 40′ Pole L-4 Tower
1940: a USGS party said that a lookout tower had been built on the peak and the station benchmark was under the steps and could not be used. A new benchmark called CHILCO 2 was placed.
1959 – Ruins
1960 A USGS party referenced the legs of the lookout tower & that the tower had been destroyed
*There are no KNOWN photos of the lookout on North Chilco Mountain*
OUR NOTES
Chilco Mountain – both North and South, are popular hiking destinations in North Idaho. I’ve personally been here several times and not ONCE have I had good weather. LOL!
Coincidentally our most recent visit in 2026 also happened to be at the same time as a helicopter rescue of a hiker/trail runner on South Chilco that had fallen and broken their femur. A good reminder to us to slow down and pay more attention to our footing.
The ruins at North Chilco are 4 obvious cement footings, a set of cement stairs, a cement stabilizer footing, the ruins of what appears to have been a cabin, the stovepipe and lots of wire & cable.
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