Steliko Lookout

Shared by @public_lands (Public Lands)

USDA Forest Service

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview The Steliko Lookout sits at an elevation of 2,586 feet in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Built in 1947, the lookout was used by Forest Service personnel until the 1990’s. The peak is still used by staff during emergencies to get a view of the surrounding area. The lookout is accessible by SUV or four-wheel drive truck from mid-April to mid-November. The road is narrow and steep at the beginning, please use all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive to limit road damage. Mid-November – mid-April the lookout is only accessible by walking, skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling the 1.5 miles up the road, depending on snow level it can be hazardous to travel to the lookout. The route to the lookout follows FS Road 5310 and is 1.5 miles long with 945 feet of elevation gain. The starting elevation is about 1300' and the ending elevation is about 2600'. The road averages 8-12'… Getting there: From Entiat, travel 10.3 miles west on the Entiat River Road, also known as County Road 19. Turn right on NF road 5310, drive past the forest service buildings and continue up the road (use four-wheel drive) for 1.5 miles, stay straight on the 5310-110 at the 5310/5310-110 junction. Follow the 5310-110 to the lookout. Please note: Mid-November through mid-April the last 1.5 miles of the road is closed. The lookout is accessible by walking, skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling the 1.5 miles up… Phone: 509-784-4700 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10132083 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Jason Neuerburg @ driftless photography, WTA