How to drive the unpaved road to the lookout at Whitehawk Mountain in Idaho?
Whitehawk Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.553m (8,375ft) above sea level located in Valley County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.
Where is Whitehawk Mountain?
The peak is located north of Lowman, in the western-central part of Idaho.
Why is there a road to Whitehawk Mountain?
At the summit there’s a fire lookout. It was built in 1933 on the Boise National Forest. The lookout has not been used since the Pioneer Fire burned much of the surrounding area.
Is the road to Whitehawk Mountain unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It comprises narrow parts and steep sections. It’s called Forest Service Road 569. It’s rough and gated 0.9 miles before the summit. A 4WD vehicle is recommended. There is poor parking just before the gate.
How long is the road to Whitehawk Mountain?
Starting from Bear Valley Road (Forest Road 582), the road to the summit is 7.08km (4.4 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 530m (1,742 ft) and the average gradient is 7.48%.
Is the road to Whitehawk Mountain open year-round?
Set high in the Salmon - Challis National Forest, the road is usually impassable in winters due to snow.
Pic: Joe Page