Heavens Gate Lookout, Fire lookout tower and scenic viewpoint in Idaho County, United States.
The tower reaches an elevation of 8,429 feet above Hells Canyon, providing clear views extending to the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana.
The lookout serves as part of an established network of fire observation points that monitor and protect the extensive forests of the Pacific Northwest.
Visitors who reach the lookout can document their experience by signing a logbook while identifying mountain peaks visible across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Montana.
The facility remains staffed from June through fire season, with Forest Service personnel monitoring potential fires and welcoming guests to the observation point.
Following the 2008 wildfire, the surrounding landscape transformed into a seasonal display of lupine, paintbrush, and avalanche lilies among charred pine trees.
Location: Idaho County
GPS coordinates: 45.36859,-116.49478
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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