Three Fingers Lookout, Fire lookout tower in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, United States.
The wooden structure measures 14 by 14 feet and stands bolted directly into rock at the summit of Three Fingers Mountain in Snohomish County.
Harold Engles and Fred Benesh constructed this observation post between 1930 and 1932, removing 15 feet of rock to create a level foundation.
The National Register of Historic Places recognized this lookout in 1987 for its architectural design and representation of early forest protection methods.
The lookout requires climbing equipment and mountaineering experience to access, with visitors hiking 15 miles round trip and gaining 4,200 feet in elevation.
Workers transported construction materials using pack animals and a tram system to reach the summit location at 6,854 feet elevation.
Location: Snohomish County
GPS coordinates: 48.16990,-121.68784
Latest update: March 8, 2025 07:39
Mount Pilchuck
14.9 km
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
22.4 km
Whitehorse Mountain
4.6 km
Big Four Mountain
18.8 km
Mount Pilchuck State Park
14.9 km
Big Bear Mountain
2.3 km
Boulder River Wilderness
10.8 km
Robe Canyon Historic Trail Park
16.9 km
Mount Pugh
23.5 km
Mount Dickerman
19.6 km
Sloan Peak
29.5 km
Gothic Peak
26 km
Verlot Ranger Station-Public Service Center
11.1 km
Morning Star Peak
23.6 km
Del Campo Peak
25.7 km
Silvertip Peak
29.4 km
Mount Forgotten
19.7 km
Liberty Mountain
4.6 km
Devils Thumb
11.3 km
Sperry Peak
22 km
Cadet Peak
32.5 km
Hall Peak
16.4 km
Sheep Mountain
25.7 km
Queest-alb Glacier
829 m
Feature Show Falls
12.7 km
So-Bahli-Alhi Glacier
4.9 km
Stillaguamish Peak
17.3 km
Mount Pilchuck Lookout
14.9 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes