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| Hiking | 5.58 Miles |
1,698 AEG |
| | Hiking | 5.58 Miles | 3 Hrs 43 Mns | | 1.88 mph |
| 1,698 ft AEG | 45 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | Kelly had been craving some time in the Selkirks, so Linda put together this track to appease her.
The drive to the trailhead can get a bit tedious thanks to the moguls cut into the dirt road for drainage.
It helps to have a GPS track for this hike since the trailhead is somewhat hidden by foliage. Once you’re on the trail, though, it’s easy to follow all the way to the summit. Gorgeous scenery, ripe huckleberries, Lookout Lake, and perfect weather made the climb especially memorable. The final half mile along the old lookout road, now covered in loose talus, was slow going.
At the top, the remnants of the old lookout—a platform alongside the former quarters—dot the summit. From there, the views down to Lookout Lake and across the rugged surrounding landscape were stark and breathtaking.
View from the top of Lookout Mountain: [ youtube video ]
On the descent, we varied our route slightly, enjoying more huckleberries along the way before finding our way back to the vehicle.
Hike
Peaks: 1
Lakes: 1
Moose: 0
Trip Summary
Peaks: 3
Lakes: 6
Moose: 0 |
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