Hager Mountain Lookout

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Fremont-Winema National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Fremont-Winema National Forest Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Season: 11/15 to 05/15 Overview Hager Mountain Lookout sits at an elevation of 7,195 feet, offering guests spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding area. It is one of a diminishing number of lookouts still staffed for fire detection annually during the fire season and is open to guests in the winter months. The site is available for rent from November 15 to May 15, offering a unique lodging experience for guests seeking a bit of solitude and relaxation. For the remainder of the year, it is staffed by Forest Service personnel. This rugged, winter destination awaits the most enthusiastic outdoor adventurers as it is only accessible by foot, snowshoes or cross-country skis. Skiing or snowshoeing can take from a couple of hours to half a day or more, depending on weather conditions and one's physical endurance. Travel into remote locations in the winter requires experience and advance preparation. Expect… Getting there: From Silver Lake, drive to County Road 4-12. Travel south on County Road 4-12, which turns into Forest Road 28. Continue south to milepost 9. The car pull-off is on the left. Walk, ski or snowshoe 4 miles to the National Recreation Trail to get to Hager Lookout. In the winter, please check with the Silver Lake Ranger District for Snow conditions to determine the best method of access prior to departure. The rental season begins and ends during periods when snow levels fluctuate, making walking… Phone: 541-576-2107 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234187 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS