Suntop Lookout
US 92, WA 7
September 2021 photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 92, WA 7 (view other lookouts in United States, Washington) |
| Date Registered | September 15, 1994 |
| Nominated by | Forest Supervisor |
| Location |
Snoqualmie National Forest Pierce County, Washington |
| Coordinates |
N 47° 02.454' W 121° 35.783' (view using Google Maps) N 47° 02' 27" W 121° 35' 47" N 47.040905° W 121.596386° |
| Elevation | 5,214 ft (1,589 m) |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Snoqualmie Fire Lookouts Association |
Description
Suntop Lookout is located 15 miles northeast of Mt. Rainier, Washington within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Built in 1932, it is one of only two L-4 ground house structures remaining on the old Snoqualmie National Forest. It was used as an Aircraft Warning site in World War II and the road to it was not completed until 1956. Located in a high alpine meadow with excellent view of Winthrop Glacier, the lookout is a popular tourist destination and is staffed by volunteers.
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September 1, 2021: John Hearing
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Lookout has been worked on this year by Snoqualmie Fire Lookouts Association (SFLA). <br /> <br />New roof was put on (Alaska Yellow Cedar), lightning protection system repaired, lookout painted inside; Outside lookout shutters repaired and painted; Access trail has major repairs being done on it, bringing it up to ADA standards |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | Yes |
| Directions to tower signed? | |
| Comments? | Lookout is reached by Forest Road 7315. Road is open until last mile-- gate for last mile is generally locked unless lookout is staffed or other work is going on. Trail leads from parking at that gate up to lookout level. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
Sometimes
Normally staffed by volunteers, but closed during 2020-21 due to COVID.
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Yes |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? |
Yes
To help out with Suntop contact Snoqualmie Fire Lookouts Association (www.snoqualmielookouts.org).
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August 6, 2009: Trevor Lykstad
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: | Good Condition. The fire finder is missing a piece and would really need easier directions on how to use it. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Comments: | There was no electrical lighting or heating (kerosene for the heat) |
| Other enroachments? | Yes, kind of. The lookout had solar panels on its shutters, and that was only for the radio transmitter box. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
Sometimes
By volunteers in the summer
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Yes |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? |
Yes
Yes, my father was a volunteer for two days there and I went with him.
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