What a Fantastic Lookout!
This is lookout number 17 for me and I was absolutely thrilled with the experience. My third lookout in the Purcell Mtn. Range and this area never disappoints. Baldy-Buckhorn overlooks the Yaak River valley which I was fortunate enough to see covered by a beautiful, full length inversion.
The lookout is relatively easy to get to, but the last 3 miles of two-track is a bit rough. Some short stretches do require higher-than-average clearance vehicles.
Inside the lookout (at least during my stay) the glass was all intact, the door functioned well (sans lock), the propane utilities worked (heater, stove/oven, and lamp), and it was very well maintained in the sense that paint work and other finishing was well done. There were two twin beds, two extra sleeping pads, two plastic lawn chairs, basic cooking supplies, limited hooks for hanging anything, and a beat up Osborne fire finder.
As tis IS a tower type lookout you may want to be aware that the deck entrance is NOT counter-balanced at all. You'll need to lift the entire weight of the deck door so keep your hands free to make it a bit easier. There is also no means to lock the deck door from the top. I only say this because this is one of the few lookouts I've been to which do not have a locked gate on the two-track up to the lookout. Anyone can drive to the top whenever they'd like
Anyway, the views are of course spectacular and the trip is WELL worth making and spending a few days decompressing.