Ute Mountain
Distance: 0 miles
Elevation Gain: Drive-up
Summit Elevation: 8,834 feet
Access rating: Level 2
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This fire lookout was built by the CCC in 1937 and is now used now as a interpretive site. It was the first and is the last standing fire tower with living quarters above ground in Utah. The tower offers a panoramic view of the Ashley National Forest, you can see over 360 square miles of virtually uninhabited northeastern slope of the Uinta Mountain Range. Ute Lookout is on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2008 the tower was closed to the public until some repairs can be made.
The tower is located two and one-half miles west of Sheep Creek Geologic Loop. Take the turn off towards Spirit Lake, follow the signs. The road is unpaved but good enough for most vehicles. You could also hike up from Browne Lake.
Parking area for the lookout
Views to the Uinta Mountains
Views from Ute Mountain
The Ute Mountain lookout