Wildhorse Lookout Topo Map in Custer County ID
Wildhorse Lookout Information
Coordinates: 43.9273093°N, -114.0846247°W
Approx. Elevation: 9,546 feet (2,910 meters)
USGS Map Area: Harry Canyon
Feature Type: Tower
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|---|---|
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The Wildhorse Lookout is an abandoned lookout in the Big Lost River area within the Challis National Forest. The lookout was originally built in 1935 as part of the US Forest Service’s efforts to spot and manage forest fires. It was manned until 1943. Even though it is no longer operational, it is open to the public. The road to it starts from Wildcat Canyon, where it crosses the East Fork Big Lost River near the confluence of Wildhorse Creek. The road is approximately 3.5 miles long and climbs 2,500 feet. The road is narrow (50 inches wide), rough, and steep, suitable only for high-clearance 4×4 vehicles (that can fit through the 50-inch gate), dirt bikes, or hikers. The rivers and creeks in this area are famous for fly fishing, hiking, and camping. Most people who visit this area probably don’t know about the lookout, which makes it a hidden gem for the more adventurous.
Wildhorse Lookout is listed in the Towers Category for Custer County in the state of Idaho. Wildhorse Lookout is displayed on the "Harry Canyon" USGS topo map. The latitude and longitude coordinates (GPS waypoint) of Wildhorse Lookout are 43.9273093 (North), -114.0846247 (West) and the approximate elevation is 9,546 feet (2,910 meters) above sea level. If you are interested in visiting Wildhorse Lookout you can print the free topographic map, terrain map, satellite/aerial images, and other maps using the link above. The location, topography, nearby roads and trails, and towns around Wildhorse Lookout (Tower) can be seen in the layers of this interactive map. If you have already visited Idaho's Wildhorse Lookout in Custer County, the nearest Towers are listed above for your consideration.