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Peak · Cascade River

Lookout Mountain

8.5 mi round trip4,479 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.

Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance8.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,479 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,689 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Lookout Mountain is a peak reached by a 8.5-mile round trip from Lookout Mountain Trailhead. The route follows Lookout/Monogram Trail, then Lookout Mountain Trail to the summit.

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What you need

Parking and passes

Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Lookout Mountain Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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