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Table Mountain A-Frame - Washington

Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests

History

The A-Frame, built in the mid-late 1960s, was under a Special Use Permit to the Boeing Company until about ten years ago. It was used for the testing of electronic gear when they needed some altitude. The structure came into Forest Service ownership when the SUP ended.

Description

The A-Frame sits nestled in a forest of Subalpine fir, Lodgepole pine and engleman spruce. It features a large living room and kitchen area downstairs, and furnishings include four twin beds and a table and chairs. The kitchen is equipped with a two-burner Coleman cook stove, but visitors must supply the fuel. Pots, pans, plates, silver, coffee pot and other assorted kitchen gadgets are provided. An airtight wood stove heats the cabin (wood is provided). The cabin also has a spacious unfinished loft upstairs and a large deck.

There is no water on site and visitors must bring plenty for drinking, cooking and washing. A campfire pit and picnic table are located near the cabin for outside dining. Please check campfire restrictions prior to arrival. A vault toilet is located near the parking area.

Area Attractions & Activities

Recreation opportunities in the area include hiking (Naneum Meadows Trailhead is less than three miles away and recommended) and mountain biking, photography, wildlife and wildflower viewing or relaxing on the large deck. Fabulous views are just a short walk away and are best at sunrise and sunset. The high elevation and remote location make this an excellent setting for astronomy. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

Amenities

• Vault Toilet
• Wood Stove
• Wood
• Coleman Stove (no fuel)
• Fire Pit
• Picnic Table
• No Water

There is no additional camping on the site.

Pets

Pets are allowed.

Smoking

No smoking.

Directions

From Highway 97 at Blewett Pass, travel south on Forest Service Road (FSR) 9716 for 3.8 miles. Turn left onto FSR 9712 and travel 1.5 miles to FSR 3500 and turn right. Follow FSR 3500 for 2.1 miles and turn left on FSR 3500 176. Watch closely for 3500 176 as it is easy to miss. FSR 3500 176 is gated and the cabin is at the end of this road, about one tenth mile beyond the gate.

July through October the cabin is accessible by passenger vehicles with reasonable clearance. The road is rutted and rocky. Visitors must use caution with low clearance vehicles.

From December to April, parking for the cabin is at the Blewett Pass Sno-Park area (Highway 97), and a Washington State Sno-Park permit is required in each vehicle. Visitors arriving Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon may find parking difficult. From this point, the cabin is accessible via a six to eight mile snowmobile, cross-country ski or snowshoe trip. The route in is 7.6 miles over a groomed snowmobile route, with the exception of the last 0.25 mile which is not groomed. The route gains 2,000 feet of elevation, with 1,600 feet being gained in the first 5.3 miles.

Warning

During the winter, 12 to 24 inches of snow in a 24-hour period is not uncommon. Be prepared by having extra food, water and clothing. Travel times can be affected by weather, so allow plenty of time for travel to and from the cabin. Summertime can bring thunderstorms with little or no warning. Stay inside the cabin during these storms and remain inside until the storm has passed.