Up Up Lookout

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Lolo National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Lolo National Forest Fees: $45 per night. Visit Recreation.gov to make reservations. Season: June 12 Status: closed Overview Up Up Lookout is 40 feet tall and perched on a beautiful rock pinnacle in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana. It is close to the Idaho border, giving guests a bird's eye view of the entire area. The lookout is a fantastic place by which to view the St. Regis River drainage and the high alpine country. The tower can be accessed by vehicle. Children are discouraged, as the tower has an exterior open stairway. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation The Up Up Ridge Trail takes visitors into the spectacular Ward and Eagle peaks roadless area, where visitors will find several scenic alpine lakes and various points of exploration. The trail leads to other trails, which take hikers and mountain bikers to the 7,300-foot Eagle Peak, providing ample views of the surrounding area. Big game… Getting there: Do not follow your GPS. Please use the following directions. West bound on I-90 take the Drexel Exit #25. From Drexel turn back east on I-90 to Ward Creek Exit #26. East bound on I-90 take the Ward Cr Exit #26. Proceed up the Ward Creek Rd #889, travel 3.2 miles. Turn right onto Road #3816 and travel 12.1 miles to the locked gate. Proceed 3.2 miles behind the gate to the base of the tower. Rules: No smoking in tower. No pets inside tower. Discourage bringing children because the tower is 40 feet in height with exterior open stairway. Bear Safety and Food Storage Requirements Information Phone: 406-822-4233 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234390 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Forest Service, Phil Dreis