Winchester Mountain Lookout

WA 98283
United States (US)

Landmarks, Outdoors

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The historical Winchester Lookout, located in the North Cascades in the U.S. state of Washington, provides views of the Northern Picket Range, Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan and Canadian peaks.

The steep snowfields usually require an ice-axe well into July.

The Twin Lakes road may not be passable to the trail-head which will add 2 miles (3.2 km) to the hike.

Volunteers from the Mount Baker Club maintain the lookout with 2 work parties per year.

The lookout is open to the public for day or overnight use on a first-come first-served basis.

Fires are not permitted at all.

The lookout is generally inaccessible from early October until mid summer due to snow.

If you plan to spend the night in the lookout be aware that it may be occupied when you arrive.

There are areas outside the lookout to pitch a tent, or sleep under the stars with no tent.

There are 2 bunks in the lookout for overnighters.

Propane may be available, provided by the club, but all visitors should arrive prepared with the essentials.

A snowfield that lasts late into the summer is behind the lookout and provides a water source.

Boil all water.

Source: Wikipedia

Mt. Baker Wilderness Area overlooking the N fork of Nooksack River and W fork of Silesia Creek

The historical Winchester Lookout, located in the North Cascades in the U.S. state of Washington, provides views of the Northern Picket Range, Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan and Canadian peaks.

The steep snowfields usually require an ice-axe well into July.

The Twin Lakes road may not be passable to the trail-head which will add 2 miles (3.2 km) to the hike.

Volunteers from the Mount Baker Club maintain the lookout with 2 work parties per year.

The lookout is open to the public for day or overnight use on a first-come first-served basis.

Fires are not permitted at all.

The lookout is generally inaccessible from early October until mid summer due to snow.

If you plan to spend the night in the lookout be aware that it may be occupied when you arrive.

There are areas outside the lookout to pitch a tent, or sleep under the stars with no tent.

There are 2 bunks in the lookout for overnighters.

Propane may be available, provided by the club, but all visitors should arrive prepared with the essentials.

A snowfield that lasts late into the summer is behind the lookout and provides a water source.

Boil all water.

Source: Wikipedia

Mt. Baker Wilderness Area overlooking the N fork of Nooksack River and W fork of Silesia Creek