Gobbler's Knob Fire Lookout, Mount Rainier National Park

Name: Gobbler's Knob Fire Lookout
Address: Mount Rainier National Park, United States

#95 among attractions in Mount Rainier National Park

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Gobbler's Knob Fire Lookout, Mount Rainier National Park

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The Gobbler's Knob Fire Lookout is a fire lookout tower in the extreme western region of Mount Rainier National Park at an elevation of 5,485 feet. One of four fire lookouts remaining in the park, the lookout is used for visitor services during summer weekends. The building is about 14 feet by 14 feet, and was designed by the National Park Service Branch of Plans and designs under the supervision of Acting Chief Architect Edwin A. Nickel. It was built in 1933. The two-story structure features a balconied lookout on the second level, with storage on the ground level. Cables secured to deadmen keep the lookout from blowing over. The lookout was extensively damaged in a 2006 storm. It has since been repaired. ()

Built: 1933 (91 years ago)Coordinates: 46°47'39"N, 121°54'47"W

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Day trips

Gobbler's Knob Fire Lookout – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Wow, Glacier View Wilderness, Tahoma Glacier, South Tahoma Glacier.

1.6 miSE
Mountain
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National park
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Locality
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Bridge
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