Lookout Details

Registry Numbers	US 1155, ID 109 (view other lookouts in United States, Idaho)
Date Registered	November 27, 2016
Nominated by	Luke Channer
Location	Challis National Forest Custer County, Idaho
Coordinates	N 43° 55.638' W 114° 05.076' (view using Google Maps) N 43° 55' 38" W 114° 05' 05" N 43.927306° W 114.084608°
Elevation	9,556 ft (2,913 m)
Built	1935
Administered by	U.S. Forest Service

Description

This L-4 ground cab was built in 1935 and abandoned in 1946. It was subsequently restored in the 1970s.

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Cabin Interior - courtesy of Luke Channer

Photo courtesy of Aaron English

Condition
Needs paint?	Yes
Shutters OK?	Yes
Condition of wood OK?	Yes
Stairs OK?	Not Applicable
Glass intact?	Yes
Good condition?	Yes
Comments:	Catwalk needs paint and repair. Access to this fire lookout by ATV/UTV provides the opportunity for on going maintenance and repair.
Electronics and Enroachments
Are electronic sites enroaching on tower?	No
Access and Signs
NHLR sign posted?	Yes
Directions to tower signed?	Yes
Comments?	Long walk up an ATV/UTV road.
Staffing
Staffed?	No
Opportunities for Volunteer Support
Volunteers staffing opportunities?	No
Volunteer maintenance opportunities?	Yes
Photos
June 2016 photo - courtesy of Aaron English