Chair Point Lookout
Total Miles
13.5
Elevation
2,112.87 ft
Duration
2 Hours
Technical Rating
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
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.
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