Beaver Ridge Lookout

Total Miles
16.5

Elevation

2,246.70 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer

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Beaver Ridge Lookout
3

Trail Overview

Standard Forest Service road that begins off Highway 12 and takes you up to the Beaver Ridge Lookout. Beaver Ridge road starts as a single lane road with pull outs, a few miles in the road widens and after the junction with Beaver Meadows road it becomes more rocky and technical. Enjoy the spectacular views of Ranger Peak and all the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness has to offer.

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Beaver Ridge Lookout
Beaver Ridge Lookout

Difficulty

Established Forest Service road with some uneven rocky terrain.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Richard Van Slyke
Aug 31, 2024
2012 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
Dusty
Beautiful clear day on August 31st 2024. But on September 1st, 2024 smoke and haze from nearby fires was making the trail much less enjoyable.

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