RED TOP LOOKOUT
First developed with a cabin in 1924, replaced in 1928 with a cupola cabin, the present 10' treated timber tower with L-4 cab, built in 1952 had stood abandoned since the 1970's. The lookout was totally restored from 1996-1997, and is sometimes staffed as an interpretive site during the summer.
Wenatchee National Forest
11 miles northeast of Cle Elum
Kittitas County, Washington
Elevation 5361'

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Red Top in 1945 Red Top in 1952 Red Top in 1998 Red Top in 2009
Photos courtesy of Mike Matanich, the Fire Lookout Museum and Rex Kamstra