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Suntop Lookout — Monday, Aug. 14, 2023

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Milky Way over Mt. Rainier from Suntop Lookout, Ryan Anderson Photography

Suntop lookout was a great place to visit in mid August.  Excellent sunset and clear skies for the Milky Way.  The main forest service road was in good condition.  A few pothole and 4-wheel drive recommended but not required.  The last 1/2 mile past the gate was in terrible condition with huge potholes and tricky navigation, would not recommend going up to the top without a high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle.  There is plenty of parking prior to the gate and an steep but easy 1/2 mile hike from the parking area to the lookout tower.

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