Road trip guide: Conquering Up Up Lookout in MT
Up Up Lookout is a 40-foot wooden tower at an elevation of 1.804m (5,918ft) above the sea level, located in Mineral County, in the U.S. state of Montana.
Set high in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. A four wheel drive vehicle with clearance is highly recommended. Full vehicle access depends on weather conditions. The road is locked with a gate near the summit.
Located within the Lolo National Forest, the road is 18.02km (11.2 miles) long starting at De Borgia. The fire lookout tower was built in the 1930s.
Pic: Andy Sims