This fire lookout position was originally no more than a tent and a separate, open-top platform. Eventually, a 30-foot-tall enclosed cabin was built. This structure is what still stands today. The lookout offers great views of the Clark Fork River and the surrounding mountains. This building is rentable from the U.S. Forest Service for $45 per night. There is a vault toilet nearby.

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Gem Peak Lookout Trail

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Hike the difficult 15.2-mile Gem Peak Lookout Trail in Kootenai National Forest for 360-degree views and a historic fire lookout.

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Location: Sanders County, Montana, United States

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