Horton Peak Lookout
US 1062, ID 106
September 2016 photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1062, ID 106 (view other lookouts in United States, Idaho) |
| Date Registered | January 3, 2015 |
| Nominated by | Gary Wilson |
| Location | Custer County, Idaho |
| Coordinates |
N 43° 57.950' W 114° 44.850' (view using Google Maps) N 43° 57' 57" W 114° 44' 51" N 43.965833° W 114.747500° |
| Elevation | 9,777 ft (2,980 m) |
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Interior in September 2016
Visit Reports
September 1, 2004: Gary Wilson
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | No Response |
| Condition of wood OK? | No Response |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | No Response |
| Comments: | Long abandoned and forsaken. Closed and locked securely. Sits on the ground. Beautiful view of White Cloud Peaks and Sawtooth Mountain range. Three mile hike access. I do not think you have it listed. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Comments: | Has had emergency repair to batten down the shutters for security. |
| Other enroachments? | Has electronic equipment inside I think. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
| Comments? | Trailhead sign |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? |
Yes
Managed by Sawtooth National Forest. It is doubtful in my mind if the Forest would support any improvement on the structure. I have photo of the lookout
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