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.
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.
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.
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!
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
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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rangewriter said:
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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Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
not much happening blog wise, but i have moved to town, so will be online more often!
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rangewriter said:
I hope that was a good move, not one forced by weather or health…
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Lynz Real Cooking said:
Such interesting pictures and what an area! I want to visit!
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rangewriter said:
I’ve gotta a spare room with bath! 😉
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Lynz Real Cooking said:
ok I will remember that haha
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rangewriter said:
Please do! Boise is fun.
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Lynz Real Cooking said:
WE might go to Pocatello next weekend for state cross country!
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rangewriter said:
Passing thru Boise? 208 345-1664 linda@rangewriter.biz
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Lynz Real Cooking said:
Thanks Linda! Do we pass through? haha have never been to Pocatello before
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rangewriter said:
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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Lynz Real Cooking said:
The following
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rangewriter said:
Can we take this to my email? linda@rangewriter.biz
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Lynz Real Cooking said:
sure Linda sounds great mom_of9@hotmail.com
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Keith said:
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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sybil said:
What a stunning locale. Love your photos.
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rangewriter said:
Thanks Sybil. I always look forward to hearing from you…and to learning that you’ve posted something new!
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Otto von Münchow said:
That is quite a peak. And such stunning views from the lookout. Excellent photos, Linda.
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rangewriter said:
Thank you Otto!
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