Lookout Mountain

About Lookout Mountain

This trail is part of a 45 mile network collectively referred to as the Marble Creek Trail System providing access to and through the Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area. The area has an intermingled ownership and is jointly administered by the BLM and Forest Service. The trail follows a high mountain ridge alternating between forested saddles and open, rocky mountain tops with vast scenic views. The moderate-difficult trail is 7 miles one way with elevations ranging from 5907-6789.

How to Get There

About 26 miles east of Clarkia, ID. From Highway 3 at Clarkia, take Forest Road 301 east for 26 miles to Orphan Point Or, from Avery,ID take Forest Road 301 south for 13 miles and Forest Road 216 east for 4 miles to Breezy Point. The trail head is located on Forest Road 216 at Breezy point, or you can start at the Orphan Point Saddle.

Plan Your Visit to Lookout Mountain

Heading to Lookout Mountain? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)