SHADOW MOUNTAIN FIRE LOOKOUT
National Registry of Historic Places
Rocky Mountain National Park
Elevation: 9923
Status: Standing
Year built: 1933
Structure type: Three-story, square plan, stone and frame building
Shadow Mountain Lookout is the only remaining fire detection tower in Rocky Mountain National Park. Last staffed in the 1968 season, it was rehabilitated in 1982 and again in 1994-96. This building represents the type of rustic design advocated by Park Service administrators and designers.
The Shadow Mountain Lookout Trail begins just outside Grand Lake, CO on the western side of RMNP. It is a 4.8 mile hike (one way) of moderate difficulty with a 1533' gain to the Lookout which is near the summit of Shadow Mountain. The 360 degree view from the third story of the Lookout is gorgeous and makes the approximately 4 hour round trip hike worth every step!
