Evergreen Lookout Trail #1056

Highlights: Mountain views, forest, lake, Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Distance: 1.2 miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 4200 feet

Ending Elevation: 5500 feet

Difficulty level: More Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #143

Visitor Use: Medium

SUMMARY:This trail follows the #6554 road with views of the Beckler river valley below. After reaching the trailhead, the trail climbs through the old Evergreen Mountain Burn of 1967 before reaching the tall timber of old-growth fir and hemlock that leads to the lookout.

From the lookout, enjoy a 360-degree vista of surrounding peaks, and on a clear day the view includes Glacier Peak and Mt. Rainier. The lookout was built in 1935 as a fire watchtower and now is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wild flowers are abundant at the lookout and blueberries flourish in season.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:From State Route 2, turn north onto the Beckler River Road #65, which is 0.5 mile east of the Skykomish. Continue on #65 for 8.0 miles to the junction with Road #6550. Stay left on Road #65 and continue approximately 5.0 miles north to Jack Pass. At Jack Pass, turn right onto Road #6550 and drive about 1.0 mile to Road #6554.

From late November until August 6th, the gate on this road will be closed. After August 6th, you will be able to follow Road #6554 for 6.5 miles to the trailhead. It is another 1.5 miles to the lookout.

Evergreen Lookout is now under the cabin and lookout rental program. The lookout will be locked unless it is rented out. Please respect the occupants of the lookout.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

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Best Seasons: Summer/Fall

AREA

US2 Skykomish River Index Stevens Pass

RANGER STATION (NEAREST)

Skykomish Ranger Station

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Notice: Hiking in the backcountry can be dangerous. Information on this website comes from a variety of sources. You have to be responsible for using good common sense and researching trails carefully. Things change constantly in the outdoors.

Use caution while hiking so you can enjoy it safely. Don't get in over your head. A call to the ranger station and avalanche hotline(winter) are highly recommended. Bring the ten essentials and make sure someone knows where you are going and expect to be back.