Yaak Mtn. Lookout Rental
Troy, Lincoln County, Montana. Fire lookout rental; Late May.
Details
- Where
- Three Rivers RD 12858 US Hwy. 2, Troy, MT 12858. Directions
- Getting there
- From Troy, Montana, follow Highway 2 west for 3 miles to the East Side Road 176. Follow the East Side Road 176 for 2 miles north to the Kilbrennen Lake Road 2394. Follow Kilbrennen Lake Road 2394 approximately 2 miles to the Yaak Mountain Road 4407.
- Fees
- $55.00 per night.
- Access
- Pack out all trash and food and clean the cabin before departure; Road 4407 is gated - use the combination, 5.3 miles to the lookout; access depends on weather.
- Walk-in or reserve
- Combination in the reservation confirmation letter; call (406) 295-4693 before arrival to confirm.
- Phone
- 406-295-4693
- Managed by
- Kootenai National Forest.
- Established
- 1958.
- Coordinates
- 48.56033333, -115.9209167.
Fire observation point since 1958 with outstanding views of the town of Troy, especially on 4th of July, the Kootenai River and surrounding area.
Notable Events
- 1914The lookout on Yaak began as a camp lookout. firelookout.com
- 1915A 45-foot pole platform was built. firelookout.com
- 1919A frame cupola cabin was built about 1919. firelookout.com
- 1930sA 50-foot pole tower with L-6 cab and log cabin living quarters were built in the 1930's. firelookout.com
- 1958The present 41-foot treated timber tower with R-6 flat cab was built in 1958 and made available on the Recreation Rental program. firelookout.com