Fire Lookouts Visited

09/17/2022 07:00

Lookout Mountain Lookout located near Marblemount off the Cascade River Road. Its a bit of a journey, 4,500 ft assent, 9+ miles roundtrip. First built as a 2-story cathedral style cupola in 1928. The current structure replaced it in 1967 and was one of the last Northwest lookouts built. It is available first come first serve for overnight stays and currently maintained by volunteers. It offers incredible views from the fire lookout on the summit, enjoy 360-degree views of Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan, and a panoply of other North Cascades giants. Mt Shuksan, Mt Blum, Mt Despair, Mt Triumph, North and South Picket ranges, Big Devil Peak, Little Devil Peak, Primus Peak, Eldorado Peak, Forbidden Peak, Buckner Mtn, Sahale Mtn, Hidden Lake Peak, Spider, Mt Formidable, Sentinel, Dome Peak, Glacier Peak, Snowing Mtn, Mt Chaval, Boulder, Whitechuck Mtn, Illabot Peak, Three Fingers, Whitehorse Man


Trails:
Lookout Mountain - 9.1 mi - 4432 ft