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Buchanan Lookout

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This is a high elevation day-use site which is located at an refurbished fire lookout building. This is a great spot for family oriented outings; views are spectacular and flowers are lovely in season. There is also a 2 km loop trail below the lookout that provides access to viewpoints on the rock bluffs . Note: This site contains ramps used by hand gliders. These ramps can be hazardous due to steep drop offs. PLEASE STAY OFF THE RAMPS. Interpretive displays on fire lookouts in the tower.

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Where it is

49.9368, -116.9464
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Fire & air quality

Nearest fire 24 km · 8 ha
Fire ban in effect · Southeast
Air quality · Moderate (AQI 86)
Worst PM2.5 53 μg/m³, check local advisories

Drive from Kelowna, BC

drive (one-way)
333 km
drive time
5h 38m
round-trip
$132
80.0 L

Routed on real roads. Fuel at your current gas price.

Around this site

Fuel 4 km· HuskyTown 4 km· KasloLake 7 km· Mirror LakeHot spring 87 km· Halfway Hot SpringsTrailhead 16 km· Woodbury Trailhead
Nearby day-use attractions (1)
Kaslo Interpretive Forest3.0 km

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