Chair Point Lookout

Total Miles
13.5

Elevation

2,112.87 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Summer

Trail Overview

This 14 mile road will take you to the Chair Point Lookout in the Nez Perce National Forest with amazing views of the Salmon River. The road is an easy gravel road that rises to an elevation of just under 7,000 feet. The lookout was constructed in 1931, with the present structure being remodeled in 1980. In 2015 the tower was wrapped in foil to protect it from the TeePee Springs Fire, which you can see the remnants of as you drive up the to the lookout. The fire lookout is staffed in the summer months so please be respectful as you are visiting someone's space. As always remember pack it in, pack it out.

Photos of Chair Point Lookout

Chair Point Lookout
Chair Point Lookout

Difficulty

This road is gravel and climbs to an elevation of just under 7,000 feet. There were signs that the road had washed out when we drove to so be aware in raining conditions.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

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Access Description

From Riggins, turn east on the Salmon River Road #1614. Turn north on the Grangeville Salmon Road #221 at Allison Creek. Follow Road #221 to the junction with Forest Road # 263. Follow #263 to the junction with Forest Road #1164, a primitive road.

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