Heaven’s Gate Lookout

Hike-In	Staffed
Elevations: 8429′	Nez Perce National Forest

HISTORY

1924: Original log cabin with Cupola
1958: Fire destroys the original cabin
1978: 20 years later, a new R-6 flat top is built on a 10′ stone base.
1983: Staffed by Kris Anderson
1988- Staffed by THE Ray Kresek
2009: Added to the National Historic Lookout Register

*Note from NHLR: Heaven’s Gate was reportedly named in contrast to the nearby Seven Devils and Hells Canyon