Flag Point Lookout
US 489, OR 82
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 489, OR 82 (view other lookouts in United States, Oregon) |
| Date Registered | March 31, 2003 |
| Nominated by | Howard Verschoor, Oregon Registrar |
| Location |
Mt. Hood National Forest Wasco County, Oregon |
| Coordinates |
N 45° 19.025' W 121° 28.133' (view using Google Maps) N 45° 19' 01" W 121° 28' 08" N 45.317080° W 121.468880° |
| Elevation | 5,636 ft (1,718 m) |
| Built | 1973 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Barlow Ranger District |
| Available for Rental | Yes, learn more |
Description
Located east of Mt. Hood with a great view of Oregon’s highest peak, Flag Point Lookout is both an active fire detection station and a very popular winter lookout rental site. The first structure was a 6’x6’ cab on a 40’ pole tower in 1924. It was replaced in 1932 with an L-4 on a 30’ pole tower. The present R-6 flattop on 41’ timber tower was constructed in 1973. It will be listed on the National Lookout Register until it reaches age 50.
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Visit Reports
November 5, 2007: Jeff Johnson
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No Response |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | This lookout is on the Historic Lookout Register. It is great shape and is still in service during the fire season. It has a very nice wood stove for heat, propane range, fride, and solar lights. Sleeps 4. It is a difficult cross country ski trip. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Comments: | I could see Mt Raineer, Mt St Helens, Mt Adams, Mt Hood, Mt Jefferson, Mt Washington, Three fingered Jack, North Sister, Middle Sister, and South Sister. Ten major Cascade peaks. |
| Other enroachments? | A small tower which is unobtrusive is in the area. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
| Comments? | The route to the lookout is paved most the way, but the last 2 or 3 miles is rough road. The area is gated, without reservations you will need to hike 1/4 mile. With reservations you can park at the base of the lookout. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
Sometimes
It is staffed in the fire season. June to October. Rentable Nov thru May.
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | No Response |