How to drive the unpaved road to the lookout at Green Mountain in Idaho?
Green Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.204m (7,230ft) above sea level, located in Idaho County, in the US state of Idaho.
Where is Green Mountain?
The peak is located east of Elk City, in the north-central part of Idaho, within the Nez Perce National Forest.
Why is there a road to Green Mountain?
At the summit there’s a lookout tower built in 1956 known as Green Mountain Lookout. It is frequently used on an emergency basis given the high fire frequency of the area.
Is the road to Green Mountain unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved, with narrow parts and steep sections. It’s called NF-285, also known as Green Mountain Road. A high clearance vehicle is required.
How long is the road to Green Mountain?
Starting from NF-468 Road, the road to the summit is 7.08km (4.4 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 227m (745 ft) and the average gradient is 3.20%.
Is the road to Green Mountain open year-round?
Set high in the Clearwater Mountains, the road is not plowed in winters and usually impassable from October through June.
Pic: Lloyd Moses