Forest Service Road 50321 (FS 321) Carey Dome
Total Miles
2.1
Elevation
2,340.69 ft
Duration
0.75 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Overview
To reach Forest Service Road 50321 (FS 321) Carey Dome, drive approximately 6.8 from Warren Wagon Road on Burgdorf to French Creek. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 50318 (FS 318), proceed approximately 4 miles, and turn left onto FS 321/Carey Dome. FS 321 is a dirt road that winds through a forested area before cresting on an open area where Carey Dome Lookout is located. The single-lane road is mostly dirt with a mix of small boulders in some stretches. The views of the surrounding mountains are beautiful and worth the time to drive this section of trail. It's about 4.2 miles round trip from the turn-off at FSR 50318. The lookout is manned during the summer months. This trail is in the Payette National Forest and the McCall Ranger District.
Photos of Forest Service Road 50321 (FS 321) Carey Dome
Difficulty
The road is dirt with sections that are rocky and rough. There are minor ruts from water run-off.
History
FSR 50321 (FS 321) dead ends at Carey Dome Lookout. The lookout was built in 1934 and is still used today.
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