Scalplock Mountain Fire Lookout

#2389 among destinations in the United States

Tower, Rustic architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Scalplock Mountain Fire Lookout in Glacier National Park is significant as one of a chain of manned fire lookout posts within the park. The low two-story timber-construction structure with a pyramidal roof was built in 1931. The lookout affords views into the Park Creek valley and the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, which was traversed by the Great Northern Railway and US 2, prolific sources of fires. The lookout was built to standard plans derived from U.S. Forest Service plans. ()

Coordinates: 48°17'60"N, 113°34'29"W

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MontanaUnited States

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Scalplock Mountain Fire Lookout – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rampage Mountain, Lower Park Creek Patrol Cabin, Salvage Mountain, Sheep Mountain.

3.2 miN
Mountain
Rampage Mountain
83 min walk • Rampage Mountain is a summit in Flathead County, Montana, in the United States. With an elevation of 6,855 feet, Rampage Mountain is the 1675th highest summit in the state of Montana. It is situated within Glacier National Park.
2.8 miNE
Rustic architecture
Lower Park Creek Patrol Cabin
73 min walk • The Lower Park Creek Patrol Cabin in Glacier National Park is a rustic backcountry log cabin. Built in 1925, the cabin has a single room. The design originated at Yellowstone National Park.
5.6 miN
Mountain
Salvage Mountain
142 min walk • Salvage Mountain is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana.
5.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sheep Mountain, Glacier National Park
142 min walk • Sheep Mountain is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana.
6.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brave Dog Mountain, Glacier National Park
169 min walk • Brave Dog Mountain is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana.
4.7 miNW
Locality
Essex, Flathead National Forest
120 min walk • Essex is an unincorporated community in Flathead County, Montana, United States. Located in the northwestern part of the state, Essex lies along the Hi-Line railroad line, near Glacier National Park, 31 miles southwest of East Glacier and 26 miles southeast of West Glacier.
2.2 miSW
Rustic architecture
Walton Ranger Station Historic District, Glacier National Park
57 min walk • The Walton Ranger Station in Glacier National Park was constructed to "Standard Ranger Station, GNP" plans as a year-round station at Walton to replace the old Paola Ranger Station and to place a station near US 2, a well-traveled highway through the park. The National Park Service Rustic structure is typical of its time period.

Scalplock Mountain Fire Lookout

Facts and practical information

Scalplock Mountain Fire Lookout – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Rampage Mountain

Lower Park Creek Patrol Cabin

Salvage Mountain

Sheep Mountain, Glacier National Park

Brave Dog Mountain, Glacier National Park

Essex, Flathead National Forest

Walton Ranger Station Historic District, Glacier National Park