SHORTY PEAK LOOKOUT
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
🏕️ CampgroundIdaho Panhandle National ForestsIdaho⭐ 4.8 (22)
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Shorty Peak Lookout, 45 miles northwest of Bonners Ferry, sits atop Shorty Peak with views of the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges of Northern Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia. The rustic dwelling was once used to patrol forest fires, and is now a unique way for overnight guests to escape the city and become enthralled with 360 degree views of area's magnificence. Access requires a moderate to steep 2.5 mile h…
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