I having so much fun visiting the Fire LOs in WA State so when I found myself in the neighborhood and had a little extra time, I felt the need to contribute. Here's another for Area 8.
The following description was taken from https://www.willhiteweb.com/washington_fire_lookouts/cornell_butte/lookout_164.htm.
" Relatively accessible from Highway 20 and good gravel roads, you can drive up Cornell Butte. The tower on top is a 42 foot all-steel live-in tower built in 1958. The tower was purchased by a private party for removal in 1996 but still remains today (2016). In 2012, the Forest Service said on an online project proposal that Cornell Lookout has not been used regularly since 1971, and the removal of the vandalized site is preferred. A 2013 SOPA document said the project was canceled due to no funding for removal. In September 2015, the North Star Fire burned close enough to the structure to throw burning embers into the cab and start the floor boards on fire."
We parked about 100 yards below the tower and wandered up.
D/T Rating reflects the drive up and short walk.
You are looking for a 30 cal ammo can.
Climb the tower AT YOUR OWN RISK! We did and were rewarded with even better views!
