Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout
Blue Valley, Colorado · 11,444 ft · In Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Photos: USDA Forest Service
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 11,444 ft (3,488 m)11,444 ft3,488 m
Sites1
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About
Overview
The Mestaa’ėhehe (pronounced mess-taw-HAY) Mountain Fire Lookout is located directly off of Colorado Highway 103 west of Bergen Park and sits at the summit of Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain, which is an active communication tower site in Clear Creek County. In addition to being an active communication site, the area is a popular dispersed recreation use area with hiking, recreational shooting, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and camping. The lookout is a unique structure constructed of native granite which is situated at over 11,000 feet elevation and was built in the 1940s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The cab measures 14 feet by 14 feet and is completely lined by windows on each side and surrounded by a catwalk, all of which sit on top of a one story stone base.
Recreation
Hiking, wildlife viewing, scenic driving, picnicking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing are all easily accessible while staying at the lookout. Facilities
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSnow Showers, 100% chance of rain31°25°
- ThuLight Snow, 86% chance of rain32°16°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain42°23°
- SatSunny51°29°
- SunMostly Sunny, 9% chance of rain48°28°
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Location and contact
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