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Lookout Mountain Lookout

Hike-InEmergency Status
Elevation: 9954′Salmon-Challis National Forest

History

1933 – L4 Cab
1970’s – Move to Emergency Status
1985 – Saved from demolition
1989 – Restored
2016 – Added to the National Historic Lookout Register


In 1985, the lookout was to be burned. A former lookout from 1961 contacted the USFS, and in 1989 he restored the lookout, including repairing floors, doors, shutters, catwalk, and steps.

Known Staff

We don't yet have a documented staffing history for this lookout. If you know who staffed this tower — or have a photo, story, or record to share — we'd love to hear from you.

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Courtesy University of Idaho
Courtesy Luke Channer
Courtesy Luke Channer
Courtesy Luke Channer
Courtesy Luke Channer

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