Winchester Mountain Lookout
Winchester Mountain Lookout, Fire lookout tower in Whatcom County, US
The Winchester Mountain Lookout stands at 6,521 feet elevation in the North Cascades, offering views of Mount Baker and the Northern Picket Range.
Built in 1935 as a fire observation post, this 14x14 foot L-4 ground house remained active until 1966 before facing potential demolition due to deterioration.
The Mount Baker Club obtained permission in 1982 to restore the structure, leading to its registration in the National Historic Lookout Register in 1994.
Two bunks inside the lookout accommodate overnight stays on a first-come basis, with visitors required to bring camping gear and purify water from nearby snowfields.
The tower provides a 360-degree panorama extending to Canadian mountains, while maintaining its original architectural features from the 1930s fire lookout period.
Location: Whatcom County
Inception: 1935
GPS coordinates: 48.95654,-121.64314
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:22
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