Werner Peak Lookout

CABIN | Olney

Sitting at an elevation of 6,960 feet, approximately 23 miles north of Whitefish, MT. Attractions at the site include picturesque views of the Whitefish Mountain Range, Glacier National Park and Flathead Valley. The Ralph Thayer Memorial Trail runs next to the lookout and is part of a system of trails that extends from Werner Peak to Diamond Peak and Red Meadow Lake.

We can accommodate up to 4 people with two single beds and two cots and outhouse. Visitors must supply their own water as none is available on site.

Due to steep terrain: NO renting to groups with children under the age of 10.

Well behaved pets are allowed.

Cost: $60.00 per night plus Bed Tax. Reservations for the upcoming season start February 4th, 2025 by calling the MT DNRC at 406-881-2371: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025; 8:00am to 4:30pm. (Phone reservations only will be taken by a reservation agent; no voicemail reservation requests or email reservation requests).

  • 7425 Highway 93 South
    Olney, MT 59927
  • Website
  • BICYCLING
  • BIRD WATCHING
  • HIKING
  • NATURE
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • WALKING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • KITCHEN
  • NON-SMOKING
  • PETS ALLOWED
  • REFRIGERATOR
  • From Olney: Across from the Olney turnoff on Highway 93, take Upper Whitefish Road to the intersection of Lower Whitefish Road (9 miles). Go south on Lower Whitefish Road to the Werner Road junction (about 2 miles). Turn left on Werner Road which will take you to the lookout (approximately 6 miles). From Whitefish: Drive up the east side of Whitefish Lake via East Lakeshore Road. This road will junction with Lower Whitefish Road at approximately 8 miles. Proceed on the Lower Whitefish Road until you reach the Werner Road junction (another 8.8 miles). Turn right on Werner Road which will take you to the lookout (approximately 6 miles).From Olney: Across from the Olney turnoff on Highway 93, take Upper Whitefish Road to the intersection of Lower Whitefish Road (9 miles). Go south on Lower Whitefish Road to the Werner Road junction (about 2 miles). Turn left on Werner Road which will take you to the lookout (approximately 6 miles). From Whitefish: Drive up the east side of Whitefish Lake via East Lakeshore Road. This road will junction with Lower Whitefish Road at approximately 8 miles. Proceed on the Lower Whitefish Road un

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