Hirz Mt Lookout
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Old Station Dump Site · 45.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.8971, -122.2445
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Built atop a sharp peak, this 20-foot lookout tower comes with a full 360-degree view, fabulous views of Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen, and a bird's eye view of the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. Road 35N04 is a high clearance mountainous road recommended for 4-wheel drive vehicles only due to rocky, slippery and steep terrain. The last 1/4 mile section of road access to the lookout is for foot traffic only. We recommend wearing shoes with good tread and ankle support. This is a pack-it in, pack-it out facility.
From the USFS.
Is Hirz Mt Lookout free?
No. Hirz Mt Lookout charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Hirz Mt Lookout?
From Redding, take Interstate 5 north approx. 20 miles to Gilman Road, exit 698. Turn right (east), and follow Gilman Road approximately five (5) miles to road 35N04. Turn left on to road 35N04. Drive 5 miles at low speed on road 35N04, a limited sight distance single lane dirt road. Road 35N04 is a high clearance mountainous road recommended for 4-wheel drive vehicles. Due to rocky, slippery, steep terrain, the last 1/4 mile section of road access to the lookout is for foot traffic only.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
