War Eagle Lookout Tower Trail

Total Miles 14
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Summer
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This is an easy trail that starts in Secesh and runs up to the War Eagle Lookout Tower at 8214 feet in elevation. This Lookout tower is staffed during the summer months by the Forest Service. It has incredible views and plenty of room to park your rig. Once leaving the Lookout Tower follow the trail down and you will go by Chimney Rock. There are areas on the trail to disperse camp and swim in the creek. Prior to starting the trail head over to Secesh Stage Stop for a bite to eat. Great place to eat and or rent a cabin. This is an easy dirt trail that most vehicles can do in Summer. In Winter this would require 4WD. Part of this trail does go through an old burn area but is still a pretty area.

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Difficulty

This is an easy summer drive but would be a difficult winter drive.

Technical Rating

2

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David Wood
Jul 11, 2025
Open
This is a road. Not a Trail. The road was blocked by a snowdrift near the lookout. The original report showed the SXS at War Eagle LO. Requiring him to use an illegal, unsustainable off route go around.
Andrew Barry
Jun 15, 2025
Open
Went up the west facing trailhead to he lookout. Made it 1/2 mile (at about 8k’ elevation)short of the summit when I encountered impassable snow. I hiked to the summit without issue. Additionally there is a down tree on the last switchback before the summit. Trail in good condition otherwise.
Kristiana Lubomirova
Nov 24, 2023
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War Eagle Lookout Tower Trail Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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