Fire Lookout Site
In the late aughts I took a summertime vacation trip to Northcentral Washington. While visiting old friend George in Twisp, we decided to drive to a trailhead about six miles south of his home.
The hike was relatively short, but steep, to the top of 5,500-foot Lookout Mountain. An old fire lookout site was still standing. I’ve heard the lookout facility can now be rented for overnight stays.
The old fire lookout building on the summit
High peaks between Lookout Mountain & the north end of Lake Chelan (only 15 raven-flying miles to the west)
Lake Chelan/Sawtooth Wilderness
The 360° vista was spectacular. High, rugged mountain peaks were visible in all directions. Especially interesting were the peaks in the Lake Chelan/Sawtooth Wilderness to the west.
After returning to Twisp, it was a short trip to Winthrop to enjoy the sights. I graduated from high school only 45 miles away. The visit brought back many great memories.
Chipmunk
Old Friend George at summit
Parnassian Butterfly
Nice stretch of trail
Methow Valley from the top of Lookout Mountain
Scarlet Gilia
Big & rugged country
Downtown Winthrop (Three-fingered Jack’s has been there a long time)
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