Little Guard Lookout
Idaho Panhandle National Forests — riverside, hiking
Little Guard Lookout, located about 9 miles north of Shoshone Camp, was one of the last remaining fire lookouts used in the Coeur d’Alene River area and has only just recently become inactive. The structure standing today on Little Guard Peak is the third in a series of lookout buildings that originated back to 1919. In October 1990, Little Guard Lookout was accepted for listing in the National Historic Lookout Register and the first for Idaho.Hiking is a great way to explore and take in the scenery of the grand mountains.
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2:00 PM
12:00 PM
May through October
6 people
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Federal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
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Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.
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