Fagin's Hike of the Week- Alpine Lookout

Alpine Lookout is east of Stevens Pass and offers great views of Glacier Peak.  Thanks to Alan Bauer for many of the photos.

View of Glacier Peak from the top @ Alan Bauer

Michael power lounging at the top @ Alan Bauer

Lookout is closed for season, Frank (dog) is looking for some food

Old burn area on the way up @ Alan Bauer

Driving Directions: Driving on US 2 from Stevens Pass continue east for 17 miles to the Nason Creek Rest Area and just past there, about a quarter mile beyond, turn left onto unsigned and easy-to-miss Forest Road 6910 (there is a row of mailboxes). Cross Nason Creek and stay on the main road and at about 4.5 miles from US 2 go right onto a narrow, rough road and in about .2 miles you have reached the  trailhead which is about 4.7 miles from US 2. Note that within the first mile of FR 6910 there is big dip in the road that has been repaired. 4 wheel drive and good clearance is suggested. The rest of the road is in decent shape.

Trail stats: Go on trail number 1529 and go 1.6 miles to junction of Nason Ridge trail (#1583). Turn left (west) and go 3.3 miles to junction on the right. Finally, go short .3 miles to the top. 11  miles roundtrip and 3100 feet gain. Here is our track


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