Lakit Lookout

Near British Columbia

49.71571, -115.59764

BC Recreation Site — Maintained to Standard — This short, steep hike travels along a well defined trail past colourful wildflower displays. It is a good family hike to the lookout on Mt. Lakit at 2354 m. The panoramic view from the lookout includes the Kootenay River winding its way down the Rocky Mountain Trench; the communities of Ft. Steele, Cranbrook and Wasa; and a grand sweep of the Rocky Mountains. The original lookout, established in 1955, was called Wild Horse Lookout. In 1976, after almost a decade of not being used for fires, it was removed. The following year, a new structure, just like the original lookout, was built on the site to accommodate hikers and backcountry skiers seeking shelter. — Main Access: Commencing at Fort Steele Historic Park, proceed north on Hwy 93/95 for 3