Fire lookout · Mount Baker Wilderness
Winchester Mountain Lookout
2.2 mi round trip1,272 ft gainEasyDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Mount Baker Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance2.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,272 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,434 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Winchester Mountain Lookout is a fire lookout reached by a 2.2-mile round trip from Twin Lakes Trailhead. The route follows Winchester Mountain 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 PassGetting there
The hike starts at Twin Lakes Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.