"Lightning" Bill Austin from the Goat Peak Lookout had a brief stint here in 2014, but was moved back to Goat Peak before the end of the summer. Hikers to Leecher may or may not find into a ranger staffing the lookout at the summit, but the views from the 40-foot tower are sublime either way.
Wildflowers dot the ground far below: Large- flowered collomia, larkspur, scarlet gilia, stonecrop, lupine, yarrow, sticky cinquefoil, and mariposa lily keep flower enthusiasts busy on the moderately-graded way up.
Once you arrive at the summit, take a deep breath. Your final push is up those stairs to the catwalk on the lookout, 40 feet above your head. This will put you above the trees that surround the base of the lookout, where you'll be able to see miles and miles of the Methow Valley.
Leecher Mountain Lookout
48.2509,
-120.0021
Map & Directions
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 531 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,996 feet
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
Northwest Forest Pass
"Lightning" Bill Austin from the Goat Peak Lookout had a brief stint here in 2014, but was moved back to Goat Peak before the end of the summer. Hikers to Leecher may or may not find into a ranger staffing the lookout at the summit, but the views from the 40-foot tower are sublime either way.
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Hiking Leecher Mountain Lookout
Leecher Mountain Lookout
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