Barlow Trail (142.98 miles away)
Wamic, Oregon
Desolation Butte Lookout
Scout Route
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Lookout Road, also known as Forest Road 10103, leads to the summit of Desolation Butte and its historic lookout in the Umatilla National Forest with unequaled views of the Blue Mountains. Initially established in 1918, the current Desolation Butte lookout was built in 1961, replacing a 7x7 cabin from 1923 that stood on a 50-foot open steel tower. The present lookout features a USFS R6 Flat Top cabin design atop a 67-foot open timber tower actively staffed each summer. The trail is accessible by a high-clearance vehicle, though no designated camping areas are along the route. For camping near the lookout tower, seeking permission from the staffed lookout is necessary.
