Lookout Ridge Trail 423
Access: From Twisp take Okanogan County Road 9114 (Twisp River Road) for 0.2 miles to County Road 1065 (Lookout Mountain Road) for 27 miles, continue on Forest Service Road 4400-200 for 4.27 miles to its end. Take the Lookout Mountain Trail 412 for about 1 mile, until the ridge is reached.
Route Description: At approximately 1 mile, where the Lookout Mountain Trail 412 reaches the ridge, the Lookout Ridge Trail begins. The route is difficult to locate and searching will be necessary, not signed and un-maintained other than occasional cutting out of trees on the route. The trail is on the ridge, so if sections of tread disappear, just keep on going and you'll soon be back on track. This ridge goes up and down, finally terminating on Forest Service Road 43 (Buttermilk-Libby Road).
Highlights: This very scenic route has the best views up and down the Methow Valley, not to mention the panoramic view of the Sawtooth Range and the Twisp River Valley. During July the bloom of native plants is truly a sight to see.
Specific Hazards/Difficulties: This route may have some sections that are difficult to locate. Though described here going from the Lookout Mountain Trail west, reversing the route is also possible.
Length: 3.7 miles/5.9 km.
Season: Late May - October.
Maps:
USGS:
Green Trails: Twisp
Restrictions:
Trailhead Facilities: Parking area at end of road, at and elevation of 4300 feet.