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Fire lookout · Harts Pass

North Twentymile Peak Lookout

12.3 mi round trip4,342 ft gainVery hardDay 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

Distance12.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,342 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit7,412 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

North Twentymile Peak Lookout is a fire lookout reached by a 12.3-mile round trip from North Twentymile Trailhead. The route follows North Fork Twentymile Trail to the lookout.

Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.

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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).

Buy a Northwest Forest Pass

Getting there

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

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