Forest Service
HEYBROOK LOOKOUT
Forest Service campground in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, King / Snoqualmie Area with 1 sites, Reservations may be available.
Campground Details
- Season
- Reservations may be available
- Rate
- $75/night
- Sites
- 1
- Accessible sites
- Not listed
- Max RV length
- 25 ft
- Phone
- Not listed
- County
- King / Snoqualmie Area
- Parent area
- Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Overview
The Heybrook Lookout sits atop its namesake ridge at 1,700 feet. The lookout itself rises 67 feet above the ridgeline and provides spectacular views of breathtaking glacial peaks surrounding the valley. The first Heybrook fire lookout was a simple tent platform built in 1925. The Forest Service replaced it seven years later with a 45-foot log leg tower, with a ground-level cabin intended as sleeping quarters for fire rangers; however, rampant rodents eventually drove the rangers up into the tower where they lived until a 67-foot lookout was built in 1964. Heybrook Lookout is one of only 106 lookouts left in Washington State.Deception Falls Picnic Area, Lake Serene/Bridal Veil Falls hikes, and the Iron Goat historic interpretive trail. Hiking, birding and wildlife viewing are popular activities around the lookout.For facility specific information, please call (360) 677-2414.The 14 x14-ft. lookout cabin sleeps four and is furnished with one twin-sized bed with mattress, two additional floor mattresses, a table and chairs, propane stove, pot, pan, silverware, coffee pot and battery operated lanterns. A primitive vault toilet is located several hundred feet down the ridge from the...
What the Source Lists
Activities
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Location Notes
- Address
- PO Box 305, Skykomish, WA
- Directions
- Drive U.S. 2 for 2 miles east of the town of Index, just past milepost 37. Limited parking for the trailhead is located on the north side of the highway across from the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest sign. From the trailhead, it is a 1 mile hike to the lookout with an elevation gain of 900 feet. Tenants must climb 84 steps in order to reach the main cabin.
Source Notices
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Reservations cannot be made for more than 2 days in a row. Entry to the lookout is by key, which must be obtained from the Skykomish Ranger Station.
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Water is not available; guests must bring their own supply of water.
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Extreme caution must be taken when using lanterns, cook stoves or any other appliances with open flame (candles and incense is prohibited).
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Pack out all food and garbage and clean the facility before you leave. Keep the building and grounds clean to deter squirrel, mice, rats, bears and other wildlife from area.
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Please do not let pets roam freely, as they may endanger wildlife and plants or themselves. Pets are not allowed in the lookout or on the stairs.
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Access to the lookout in October may be impacted by early snow. Please check with the ranger station for current conditions.