evergreen lookout
Closed

Closed due to road washout from severe winter flooding. The road to the trailhead has been washed out and the Skykomish Ranger District is targeting repairs for the 2027 rental season. When operational, the lookout is available August through September 30, weather permitting.

From Recreation.gov

Due to severe winter flooding the road to the Evergreen lookout has been washed-out. The Skykomish District is hoping repairs will be completed in time for the 2027 rental season.

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Alcohol Prohibitions

This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Aquatic Invasive Species

This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.

About

Perched atop Evergreen Mountain at 5,587 feet, this historic fire lookout was built in 1935 to spot wildfires in the Skykomish drainage. During World War II it served as an Aircraft Warning Station, then remained an active fire tower until the early 1980s. Volunteer restoration efforts in the 1990s led to its placement on the National Register of Historic Places. The 14x14-foot cabin accommodates up to four guests with one twin bed, three additional mattresses, a propane stove, two battery-powered lanterns, and basic cookware. A composting toilet sits several hundred feet down the ridge. There is no water, heat, or electricity. Guests must bring all water, sleeping bags, flashlights, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies, and must pack out all trash and food. Access requires a steep 1.5-mile hike on the Evergreen Lookout Trail, which climbs through remnants of the 1967 Evergreen Mountain Burn. The trail passes through dense forest before reaching a small saddle below the lookout. On clear days, the reward is sweeping views of Glacier Peak, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Daniels, Keyes Peak, and Columbia Glacier. Wildlife in the area includes black bears, bobcats, elk, bald eagles, and wolves.

Directions

From State Route 2, turn north onto Beckler River Road (Forest Road 65), 0.5 miles east of Skykomish. Continue 13 miles to Jack Pass. Turn right onto FSR 6550 and drive about 1 mile to FSR 6554. Drive FSR 6554 for 6.5 miles to the trailhead. From there, hike 1.5 miles on Evergreen Lookout Trail to the cabin.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $75 - $85

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (360) 677-2414

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile Yes

Photos

evergreen lookout
Evergreen lookout cabin
Glacier Peak from m Evergreen
Evergreen Mt
evergreen lookout in the fall

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