## Overview

Minton Peak Lookout is situated in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of
5,351 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The original lookout was
constructed in 1932, replaced in 1968, and completely rebuilt in 2011. The
mountain was named after Col. David Minton, an Ohio cavalryman who homesteaded
(and is buried) near the mouth of Minton Creek. The lookout is typically open
from late June through mid-October and is accessible by car. This rustic
retreat offers a few amenities, but guests should pack in most of their own
supplies and gear.

## Recreation

Mountain roads and scenic trails provide access to explore the area.

## Facilities

Mountain roads and scenic trails provide access to explore the area.

## Natural Features

The lookout sits five feet off the ground and is surrounded by an evergreen
forest. It offers panoramic views of the Clark Fork Valley, the Bitterroot
Mountains to the west and the Cabinet Range to the east. This is an ideal
vantage point to enjoy sunrises and sunsets and gaze out at starry skies on
clear nights.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Minton Peak Lookout is situated in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,351 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The original lookout was constructed in 1932, replaced in 1968, and completely rebuilt in 2011. The mountain was named after Col. David Minton, an Ohio cavalryman who homesteaded (and is buried) near the mouth of Minton Creek. The lookout is typically open from late June through mid-October and is accessible by car. This rustic retreat offers a few amenities, but guests should pack in most of their own supplies and gear.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Mountain roads and scenic trails provide access to explore the area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Mountain roads and scenic trails provide access to explore the area.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The lookout sits five feet off the ground and is surrounded by an evergreen forest. It offers panoramic views of the Clark Fork Valley, the Bitterroot Mountains to the west and the Cabinet Range to the east. This is an ideal vantage point to enjoy sunrises and sunsets and gaze out at starry skies on clear nights.

Minton Peak Lookout-table

MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT

Minton Peak Lookout-wood stove

Minton Peak Lookout 1941

Minton Peak Lookout-twin bed

Minton Peak Lookout

## Overview

The gem peak lookout is located in the Cabinet Ranger District, situated above
the Clark Fork River Area at the southern end of the Cabinet Mountain
Wilderness. The original Gem Peak Lookout was activated in 1921 as a "rag
outfit"--a pole platform tent near a 15 foot open-platform tower.  
  
Today, the renovated structure includes a 225 square foot cabin atop a 30-foot
tower with amenities such as a wood heating stove, single beds and of course,
the incredible view of the Clark Fork River and the Noxon area.  
  
Full vehicle access depends on weather conditions, but typically visitors can
drive straight to the lookout.

## Recreation

The Cabinet Ranger District features almost half a million acres of National
Forest lands offering a full range of year-round recreational opportunities.
Approximately 400 miles of trail are available to the hiker, hunter, and stock
user to access various lakes and scenic viewpoints. 150 miles of these trails
are open to motorized use. The District maintains almost 400 miles of open
road, and many miles of gated roads offer additional opportunities to mountain
bikers, berry pickers, and hunters.  
  
There is a trailhead located near the lookout with access for both hiking and
OHV riding. For more information on designated OHV-riding areas, Click here.
Visitors may also enjoy seasonal Huckleberry picking in the land surrounding
the lookout.

## Facilities

The Cabinet Ranger District features almost half a million acres of National
Forest lands offering a full range of year-round recreational opportunities.
Approximately 400 miles of trail are available to the hiker, hunter, and stock
user to access various lakes and scenic viewpoints. 150 miles of these trails
are open to motorized use. The District maintains almost 400 miles of open
road, and many miles of gated roads offer additional opportunities to mountain
bikers, berry pickers, and hunters.  
  
There is a trailhead located near the lookout with access for both hiking and
OHV riding. For more information on designated OHV-riding areas, Click here.
Visitors may also enjoy seasonal Huckleberry picking in the land surrounding
the lookout.

## Natural Features

The Clark Fork River Area is bordered by the Idaho line on the west and the
Cabinet Mountains Wilderness on the east. The Clark Fork River flows north and
west through the District, and the Bull and Vermilion Rivers join it from the
north. Rugged peaks ranging in elevation from 6,000-8,700 feet overlook the
valley bottom.  
  
The Kootenai National Forest is dominated by a mixed conifer forest, but there
is also an impressive ancient cedar grove set aside as a scenic area. In the
spring and throughout the summer, a succession of wildflowers add color to
hillsides and meadows and in the fall, stands of western larch and aspen mix
yellows with the reds of huckleberry bushes, mountain maples and mountain ash.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The gem peak lookout is located in the Cabinet Ranger District, situated above the Clark Fork River Area at the southern end of the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness. The original Gem Peak Lookout was activated in 1921 as a "rag outfit"--a pole platform tent near a 15 foot open-platform tower. <br/><br/>

Today, the renovated structure includes a 225 square foot cabin atop a 30-foot tower with amenities such as a wood heating stove, single beds and of course, the incredible view of the Clark Fork River and the Noxon area. <br/><br/>

Full vehicle access depends on weather conditions, but typically visitors can drive straight to the lookout.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Cabinet Ranger District features almost half a million acres of National Forest lands offering a full range of year-round recreational opportunities.  Approximately 400 miles of trail are available to the hiker, hunter, and stock user to access various lakes and scenic viewpoints.  150 miles of these trails are open to motorized use. The District maintains almost 400 miles of open road, and many miles of gated roads offer additional opportunities to mountain bikers, berry pickers, and hunters.<br/><br/>
There is a trailhead located near the lookout with access for both hiking and OHV riding. For more information on designated OHV-riding areas, <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/kootenai/recreation/ohv" rel="nofollow">Click here</a>. Visitors may also enjoy seasonal Huckleberry picking in the land surrounding the lookout.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Cabinet Ranger District features almost half a million acres of National Forest lands offering a full range of year-round recreational opportunities.  Approximately 400 miles of trail are available to the hiker, hunter, and stock user to access various lakes and scenic viewpoints.  150 miles of these trails are open to motorized use. The District maintains almost 400 miles of open road, and many miles of gated roads offer additional opportunities to mountain bikers, berry pickers, and hunters.<br/><br/>
There is a trailhead located near the lookout with access for both hiking and OHV riding. For more information on designated OHV-riding areas, <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/kootenai/recreation/ohv" rel="nofollow">Click here</a>. Visitors may also enjoy seasonal Huckleberry picking in the land surrounding the lookout.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Clark Fork River Area is bordered by the Idaho line on the west and the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness on the east. The Clark Fork River flows north and west through the District, and the Bull and Vermilion Rivers join it from the north.  Rugged peaks ranging in elevation from 6,000-8,700 feet overlook the valley bottom.<br/><br/>
The Kootenai National Forest is dominated by a mixed conifer forest, but there is also an impressive ancient cedar grove set aside as a scenic area. In the spring and throughout the summer, a succession of wildflowers add color to hillsides and meadows and in the fall, stands of western larch and aspen mix yellows with the reds of huckleberry bushes, mountain maples and mountain ash.

Gem Peak table

Gem Peak in 1921

Woodstove

Twin Bed

Gem Peak Lookout

Gem Peak Lookout Rental

## Overview

Sex Peak Lookout is situated in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,772
feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The original lookout was constructed in
the early 1920s and replaced by the current lookout in 1948.  
  
The peak was named by I.V. Anderson, an early forester, and Harry Baker,
supervisor of what was then Cabinet National Forest. It is rumored that they
named the peak after their topic of conversation at the time.  
  
The lookout is typically open from late June through mid-October and is
accessible by car. This rustic retreat offers a few amenities, but guests
should pack in most of their own supplies and gear.

## Recreation

Old logging roads provide a way for hikers and mountain bikers to explore the
area. Wild berries ripen in the area during the summer, inviting berry
pickers.

## Facilities

Old logging roads provide a way for hikers and mountain bikers to explore the
area. Wild berries ripen in the area during the summer, inviting berry
pickers.

## Natural Features

The lookout sits on a mound of rocks surrounded by evergreen forest. It offers
panoramic views of Clarks Fork Valley, the Bitterroot Mountains to the west
and the Cabinet Range to the east. This is an ideal vantage point to enjoy
sunrises and sunsets and gaze out at starry skies on clear nights.  
  
Kootenai National Forest supports populations of deer, elk, moose, grizzly and
black bears, wolves and mountain lions (bear safety). A variety of smaller
mammals and birds can also be found.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Sex Peak Lookout is situated in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,772 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The original lookout was 
constructed in the early 1920s and replaced by the current lookout in 1948.<br/><br/> 

The peak was named by I.V. Anderson, an early forester, and Harry Baker, supervisor of what was then Cabinet National Forest. It is rumored that they named the peak
after their topic of conversation at the time.<br/><br/>

The lookout is typically open from late June through mid-October and is accessible by car. This rustic retreat offers a few amenities, but guests should pack in most
of their own supplies and gear.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Old logging roads provide a way for hikers and mountain bikers to explore the area. Wild berries ripen in the area during the summer, inviting berry pickers.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Old logging roads provide a way for hikers and mountain bikers to explore the area. Wild berries ripen in the area during the summer, inviting berry pickers.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The lookout sits on a mound of rocks surrounded by evergreen forest. It offers panoramic views of Clarks Fork Valley, the Bitterroot Mountains to the west and 
the Cabinet Range to the east. This is an ideal vantage point to enjoy sunrises and sunsets and gaze out at starry skies on clear nights.<br/><br/>

Kootenai National Forest supports populations of deer, elk, moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves and mountain lions (<a href="http://fwp.mt.gov/recreation/safety/wildlife/bears/default.html" rel="nofollow">bear safety</a>). 
A variety of smaller mammals and birds can also be found.

Big Beaver Creek Valley as seen from road 2222

Sex Peak Lookout

Twin beds with mattresses

Sex Peak Lookout-table

Wood Stove for heating the lookout

Fire Ring

Historic Sex Peak Lookout

Sex Peak. Lookout Rental

## Overview

Bull River Pavilion offers an excellent view of the Bull River and surrounding
forest. It's located right in the thick of a variety of recreational
opportunities and provides a large group with the perfect place to picnic in
northwestern Montana.

## Recreation

The rivers give visitors ample opportunity for fishing, swimming and boating.
Large and smallmouth bass, perch, rainbow and brown trout and squawfish can be
found in the clear, cool waters. Boating, sailing and water skiing are also
popular activities on the reservoir.  
  
Visitors enjoy tours of the Noxon Rapids Dam, which is located less than 10
miles southeast of the pavilion. It is an earthen, gravity-type, hydroelectric
dam that has been in operation for more than 50 years.

## Facilities

The rivers give visitors ample opportunity for fishing, swimming and boating.
Large and smallmouth bass, perch, rainbow and brown trout and squawfish can be
found in the clear, cool waters. Boating, sailing and water skiing are also
popular activities on the reservoir.  
  
Visitors enjoy tours of the Noxon Rapids Dam, which is located less than 10
miles southeast of the pavilion. It is an earthen, gravity-type, hydroelectric
dam that has been in operation for more than 50 years.

## Natural Features

The pavilion is located in a wooded area at the confluence of the Bull River
and the Clark Fork River. The rivers empty into 3,200-acre Cabinet Gorge
Reservoir, at an elevation of about 2,200 feet. A variety of trees forest the
area, including cedar and Douglas fir.

## Nearby Attractions

<h2>Overview</h2>
Bull River Pavilion offers an excellent view of the Bull River and surrounding forest. It's located right in the thick of a variety of recreational opportunities and provides a large group with the perfect place to picnic in northwestern Montana.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The rivers give visitors ample opportunity for fishing, swimming and boating. Large and smallmouth bass, perch, rainbow and brown trout and squawfish can be found in the clear, cool waters. Boating, sailing and water skiing are also popular activities on the reservoir.<br><br>Visitors enjoy tours of the Noxon Rapids Dam, which is located less than 10 miles southeast of the pavilion. It is an earthen, gravity-type, hydroelectric dam that has been in operation for more than 50 years.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The rivers give visitors ample opportunity for fishing, swimming and boating. Large and smallmouth bass, perch, rainbow and brown trout and squawfish can be found in the clear, cool waters. Boating, sailing and water skiing are also popular activities on the reservoir.<br><br>Visitors enjoy tours of the Noxon Rapids Dam, which is located less than 10 miles southeast of the pavilion. It is an earthen, gravity-type, hydroelectric dam that has been in operation for more than 50 years.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The pavilion is located in a wooded area at the confluence of the Bull River and the Clark Fork River. The rivers empty into 3,200-acre Cabinet Gorge Reservoir, at an elevation of about 2,200 feet. A variety of trees forest the area, including cedar and Douglas fir.
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