The original Indian Ridge Fire Lookout was constructed in 1918 with an open-sided cupola shelter. In 1928 a 10x10' frame cabin with 29' 3rd story observatory replaced it. The present 20' treated timber tower with R-6 flat cab was built in 1958.
The view of the Three Sisters is amazing. They are so close! You can see north to Mt Jefferson, Washington and even Mt Hood! Looking down the draw you can see Cougar Reservoir. South view is just as wonderful. The tower is in good condition and there is a fairly new outhouse. This lookout tower is on the Recreation Rental program and booked all season. There is a gate about 1/4 mile from the tower, but it was wide open and damaged the day we hid the cache.
Cache is about 200' from the tower so you DO NOT need to bother the renters while finding the cache. There is room to park and turn around right by the cache site. You are looking for a regular size waterproof container with a log and swag.
There is more than one way to get to this cache. We took FS Rd 19 (Aufderheide Drive) to FS Rd 1980. It's really 'out there', but a beautiful drive!
Elevation 5,404' and will be buried in the snow most of the winter.