Easy Ridge Lookout Site
US 1240, WA 140
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1240, WA 140 (view other lookout sites in United States, Washington) |
| Date Registered | March 26, 2012 |
| Nominated by | Ray Kresek |
| Location |
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Whatcom County, Washington |
| Coordinates |
N 48° 53.768' W 121° 25.888' (view using Google Maps) N 48° 53' 46" W 121° 25' 53" N 48.896140° W 121.431470° |
| Elevation | 5,640 ft (1,719 m) |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
Description
Deceptively named, this L-5 cab, built in 1935 atop the northernmost point of the ridge, was never "easy" to get to, due to its remoteness. It was never staffed after it was built, and was eventually removed in 1973.
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