Thorn Creek Butte

(Courtesy of WR7X)

DN23

Last update January 05, 2003

Driving Instructions.  Directions:  From Idaho City, head east 1.5 miles on Hwy. 21 to a right turn on F.S. road 304.  The road is in fairly decent shape up to a mile below the summit, where there is a 4-unit campground with nice vault toilet facilities.  The rest of the way to the summit is typical mountain road, rocky and washed out in places.  There are two routes to the lookout which split near the top; neither is preferred over the other.  Snowdrifts may still be encountered near the top in early summer (such as during the June 2002 VHF contest), but you may still find a decent operating location just below the summit. 

The lookout may be staffed in the summer months. Unobstructed 360 degree view.  Excellent coverage into Boise and points west.  Disappointing elsewhere (probably due to lack of activity).