Friends of North Mountain, a volunteer group, is raising money to complete restoration of North Mountain Lookout near Darrington. The group plans to make the lookout available as an overnight rental.
The lookout is one of few that you can drive to, making it accessible to people who can’t manage a steep, long hike to other lookouts. The campaign hopes to raise $50,000 for the project. Ultimately, the group hopes rental fees will support maintenance of the structure. During a stay, cabin visitors would have propane for heat and cooking as well as panoramic windows and a wraparound catwalk to take in the expansive view.
I wrote about the project last year, and it’s really quite cool. When I was up there, the lookout was undergoing some heavy construction, but it was still truly impressive. The view is spectacular. It would be a stunning spot to take in the sunrise and sunset.
Learn about the project and donate.
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