Highlight • Viewpoint
Red Mountain Lookout
Hiking
5.0
(2)
Running
5.0
(1)
Mountain biking
5.0
(1)
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Lisa
August 28, 2023
Hiking
Red Mountain lookout is one of the last remaining active fire lookout stations in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. It has been rebuilt twice throughout the years, and the current iteration was restored by volunteers in 2010.
Chloé Perceval
March 9, 2022
Running
From the summit of Red Mountain, you have an awesome view of Mount Rainier, Mount Saint Helens, Mount Adams, and Mount Hood. Quite the spot!
Theo Sörger
June 21, 2025
Hiking
There were no bears to be seen, and the steep forest road (partly rough gravel) was not ideal for walking—but the 180-degree panoramic view from the summit more than compensates. Four volcanoes can be seen in the immediate and wider area.
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Elevation 1,490 m