Fire lookout · Colville and Selkirks
Sullivan Mountain Lookout
15.2 mi round trip3,745 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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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
Distance15.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,745 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,718 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Sullivan Mountain Lookout is a fire lookout reached by a 15.2-mile round trip from Bear Pasture Trailhead. The route follows Crowell Ridge Trail #515 to the lookout.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Most Colville National Forest trailheads are free. A few developed sites need a Northwest Forest Pass, so check the trailhead sign.
Getting there
The hike starts at Bear Pasture Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.