Mount Marston Lookout

Total Miles
15.2

Elevation

2,239.65 ft

Duration

4 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Summer

Trail Overview

An easy and scenic climb from the valley below to one of the highest peaks in the area. There is ample dispersed camping the entire way, and a nice hike across the main saddle as you approach the top of the trail. The lookout is often staffed. The views from the top are amazing, and there's a nice campsite just below it. This fun run up the mountain on a hot day rewards you with a cool evening camp and fair amount of bugs to greet you.

Photos of Mount Marston Lookout

Mount Marston Lookout
Mount Marston Lookout

Difficulty

Trail is graded and easy. Spring time could require the clearing of downed trees with a chainsaw, but summer should be fine.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Tyler Cermak
Jul 12, 2024
2023 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250
Open
Normal
Dusty
Cash P
Jun 22, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Mark Sadowski
Jun 09, 2024
2023 GMC Canyon
Obstructed
Deep Snow
First, the highlighted trail is not the true easy 1/10 route. For that you’d want to take NF900 from 93. If you take NF1004 you want a high clearance vehicle and you will pinstripe in some spots. Trail is covered with snow at just over 5400 feet. Parked and explored on snowshoes.
Joshua Mitchell
Oct 01, 2023
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Washboard

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