Upper Dayton Creek OHV Trail aka Blacktail-Wild Bill ORV Trail System (115.76 miles away)
Lakeside, Montana
Weitas Butte Lookout
Scout Route
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Nestled along the historic Lolo Motorway, Weitas Butte Lookout offers a tranquil retreat amidst the rugged beauty of the Nez Perce and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. With expansive views of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, this lookout provides a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the serene wilderness. Weitas's name is a sanitized version of its original name, "Wet Ass," likely coined by soldiers during General O.O. Howard’s Nez Perce campaign or by engineers working in the area. The Forest Service later changed it to Weitas, a more refined but less descriptive name.
This trail is unmaintained and, due to its steep grade, is prone to washouts, making it challenging for anything other than a high-clearance vehicle.
Constructed in 1931, the original lookout featured a 30-foot pole tower topped with an L-4 cab, and a garage was added in 1935. The current 53-foot treated timber tower, built in 1953, was among the first to be included in the Recreation Rental program in 1983. However, due to safety concerns, it is no longer used as a rental and remains on standby today.
Camping is available either beside the lookout or in the meadow below, where an established fire ring and a nearby toilet add to the convenience.
