Huckleberry Mountain: Running to the Last Fire Lookout in the Bridger-Teton

Trip Report 7/18/2024

Moran, Wyoming

Huckleberry Mountain rewards trail users with unique Teton views from the last remaining fire lookout in the Bridger Teton National Forest. Built in 1938 by the CCC, this historic structure remains open to hikers, offering a stunning vantage point over the northern aspect of Jackson Lake and Grand Teton National Park.

The most common access point for Huckleberry Mountain is from the Sheffield creek campground and trailhead just south of Flagg Ranch. Although surrounded by National Park this is National Forest Land and a common launch point for hunting outfitters.

The climb out of Sheffield creek to the lookout is over three thousand vertical feet of hot dusty trail partly tree covered at the beginning giving way to alpine meadows above.

I had been warned of the difficulty finding the trail junction to the actual summit. The turn off from the Arizona Creek trail to the Huckleberry Lookout trail does not exist.

Overgrown meadows have completely reclaimed this small stretch of trail, and it is best to navigate with a GPS track if it is your first time in the area. (I have included an image in the gallery below comparing the actual GPS tracks against the official trail map at this junction). Drop a comment below if you have any questions on finding the line.

Huckleberry Mountain Map — Scan QR to save map.

🗺️ Line of Travel:

Sheffield Creek Trailhead ➔ Sheffield Trail ➔ Arizona Creek Junction ➔ Bushwhack / GPS Navigation ➔ Huckleberry Lookout Trail ➔ Summit

📍Beta:

Reaching the trailhead requires driving through either Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Park (park passes apply), or taking a rough dirt drive via Grassy Lake Road.