Standing atop this tower you have 360-degree views of the Sapphire, Bitterroot and Anaconda Pintler mountain ranges. This lookout has been restored to reflect a lookout of the 1940’s. It offers beautiful views of the Sapphire Mountains to the east and the Bitterroot Mountains to the west. During the late evening hours the views of the town of Hamilton from the lookout are spectacular. The lookout is approximately 11 miles east of Hamilton at 7,702 feet in elevation. The hike is approximately 3/4 miles.

 

Getting There:

To reach Gird Point Lookout, take US Highway 93 approximately two miles south of Hamilton, Montana. Turn east on Montana Highway 38 (Skalkaho Highway) and continue east approximately seven miles to Forest Road #714 (Gird Road). Turn left (north) and drive this winding mountain road approximately thirteen miles to the Gird Point Lookout Trailhead parking area. From there you will hike approximately 3/4 of a mile to the lookout on a moderate grade.

 

view of bitterroot mountains from gird point lookout, Montana

Address:

Bitterroot National Forest, Gird Cr Road, Hamilton, MT 59840, USA