Lookout Mountain Trail #412


The trail begins gradually traveling through pine grass, lupine, and shaded by ponderosa pine and douglas fir. Then it becomes steep, climbing about 1000 feet, then traversing the hillside and opening up with view to the east looking out over the Methow Valley, and in the distance the Okanogan Valley. To the west you have a great view of Hoodoo Peak and the Twisp River drainage. Once you reach the ridge top you have great views.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Current conditions information Trail cleared annually when snowfree.
Fees: No fee. No trail pass required.
Open Season: Late May
Best Season: July-August
Busiest Season: July-August
Closest Towns: Twisp, WA
Water: No
Restroom: No
Passes: No pass required.
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Methow Valley Ranger District  

General Information

Directions: From Twisp take Okanogan County Road 9114 west 0.5 mile, turn left on County Road 1605 (Alder Creek Road). Continue on Forest Service Road 4400-200 to its end, about 4.2 miles.

Activities

Mountain Biking

Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking: See additional information under Day Hiking.

Day Hiking

Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:

Excellent mountain views. Fire lookout tower. Wildflowers are abundant in July and early August. Specific Hazards/Difficulties: No water along trail. 

Horse Riding

Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding: See additional information under Day Hiking.