The last week of September found me squeezing in a whirlwind trip to an area of Idaho that I hadn’t visited in over 40 years. Trinity Peak Lookout tops the 9,451 foot ridge of the Trinity Mountains. The original stone cabin was built in 1922.

There it sits, perched on that slim ridge of granite.
I was able to drive to within two miles of the lookout. The last two miles are open to only pedestrians and ATVs.It’s a steep two miles with a 22% grade.

This cool sign cheats just a bit, but you get the idea.
In 1956, a concrete base was poured at this location (how that was accomplished is a mystery in itself!) and a wooden cabin with corrugated steel roof was built on top of it. It is one of few fire lookouts still inhabited by Forest Service staff during the fire season. Fire season is pretty much over now so no one was there when I arrived.

The concrete pad perches on this. East side.

Drop off on the west side.

I’d hate to negotiate this journey to the out house at night while suffering from diarrhea!
In the distance you can see Smith’s Prairie, which gives way to the South Fork of the Boise River, and then foothills in the distance. Beyond those foothills lies the Snake River plain which hosts Mountain Home and Mountain Home Air Force Base, with Boise to the north.On my way back down, I noticed this interesting bit of anchoring. Doesn’t look all that stable, does it? Wouldn’t want to be perched in that outhouse during an earthquake!
What a wonderful trek.. That first glance to the top reminded me of a scene in a Stephen King novel!
Thank you for taking us along, but I don’t think I’d want to reward myself with a cold cervesa – if it were necessary to use the privy before leaving!!!
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Haha! You’re right. Best to be stone cold sober! Thanks for dropping by my friend. I’ve neglected your blog for a few weeks. I’ll be catching up soon.
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not much happening blog wise, but i have moved to town, so will be online more often!
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I hope that was a good move, not one forced by weather or health…
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Such interesting pictures and what an area! I want to visit!
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I’ve gotta a spare room with bath! 😉
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ok I will remember that haha
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Please do! Boise is fun.
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WE might go to Pocatello next weekend for state cross country!
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Passing thru Boise? 208 345-1664 linda@rangewriter.biz
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Thanks Linda! Do we pass through? haha have never been to Pocatello before
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I’m not sure how you’d get to Pokey from where you are. Maybe there’s a northern route, but if you go south before you go east, you’ll end up in Boise, I’m sure. Are you talking this coming weekend ( 21-23) or the following?
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The following
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Can we take this to my email? linda@rangewriter.biz
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sure Linda sounds great mom_of9@hotmail.com
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A giant of a shadow or is it a shadow of a giant. At least we know it is a BFG.
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What a stunning locale. Love your photos.
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Thanks Sybil. I always look forward to hearing from you…and to learning that you’ve posted something new!
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That is quite a peak. And such stunning views from the lookout. Excellent photos, Linda.
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Thank you Otto!
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