11 – Thorn Creek Lookout
Thorn Creek Butte Lookout Tower is a fire lookout tower located at an elevation of 7,550 feet in Boise County, Idaho. The tower was built in 1933 and has a 10-foot base and an L-4. The summit of Thorn Creek Butte is often staffed during the summer.
The lookout offers 360-degree views of the Mores Creek and Middle Fork Boise River drainages. It also has views of The Trinities, Idaho City, Atlanta, and the Sawtooths.
To reach the road that leads to Thorn Creek Butte, take ID-21 east of Idaho City. The turn is signed for Thorn Creek Butte.
More Information
Coordinates: 43.74470, -115.75160
Elevation: 7480 ft
Difficulty: 3
What to Expect: Expect solid 3+ sections in difficulty
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