Park Butte is one of the most popular Mount Baker area hikes for a variety of reasons: unobstructed mountain views, a moderately steep trail with access to campsites, and an open, maintained historic fire lookout built in 1932.

Nov 9, 2024 · The Mount Baker Fire Lookout Trail, often mistakenly associated with Glacier National Park, is actually located in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington State. This 7.4-mile round trip trail offers breathtaking views …

Jun 2, 2024 · Nestled in the North Cascade Mountains, just below the grandeur of Mount Baker, lies Park Butte Lookout. Perched at 5,450 feet, it offers unparalleled panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and the sweeping majesty of Mount Baker.

Jan 13, 2025 · The Park Butte Lookout Trail in Washington state has all the best features of a Pacific Northwest hike—beautiful wildflowers, jaw-dropping views of Mount Baker and the surrounding Cascades, and, of course, a historic fire lookout.

Perched atop its namesake mountain at an elevation of 5,587 feet, Evergreen Mountain Lookout was built in 1935 for detecting wildfires. During fire season, lookouts stayed in the cabin, watching for lightning strikes and forest fires in the Skykomish drainage.

Jan 5, 2025 · Perched on the southern flank of Mount Baker in Washington State, Park Butte Lookout stands as a historic structure and a sought-after destination for hikers. Built in 1932, this fire lookout sits at an elevation of about 5,400 feet.

The trail to Park Butte is a relatively easy effort for tremendous views of Mount Baker! The lookout is also one of the few available for first come, first served overnight stays and in the 70s was used as an observatory for volcanic monitoring of Mount Baker.

Jul 26, 2024 · Originally established in 1932, the Park Butte Fire Lookout hoped to protect the Mount Baker Wilderness Area by means of preventing wildfires and increasing firefighting in the area. Now the fire lookout is retired, but it remains an …

Apr 11, 2023 · Park Butte Fire Lookout Trail in Mount Baker Wilderness is popular for day hiking, backpacking, and exploring. Read more on how to safely plan.

Aug 26, 2024 · Park Butte Lookout Trail offers a moderate hike that rewards you with a historic fire lookout and breathtaking views. As you hike the trail, you’ll be enjoying stunning views of Mount Baker and the North Cascades in the distance.