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Best Fire Lookout Hikes in Washington

1. Mt. Fremont Fire Tower: This lookout probably has one of my favorite sunsets with all the mountain layers surrounding it, but it gets crazy crowded on the weekends.

2. Mt. Tolmie Fire Tower: This hike is incredible in late July / early August when all the wildflowers are blooming! Not to mention the alpine lake right below the lookout is gorgeous.

3. Park Butte: Another amazing fire lookout view, but this time of Mt. Baker! There’s only one bed available in the fire lookout, and it’s first come, first serve. There’s a sign that says you can’t claim it all for yourself, but there’s a little bit of an unspoken rule that the first ones have dibs. If you want it, you need to reach the lookout well before noon.