A memorable road trip to Tyee Mountain in Washington
Tyee Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,029m (6,656ft) above sea level, located in Chelan County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The peak is most notable for the fire lookout atop its summit. It’s one of the highest roads in Washington.
Where is Tyee Mountain?
The peak is situated in the north-central part of Washington, within the Wenatchee National Forest. The summit offers impressive views of the surrounding valleys and ridges. Additionally, ridge markers and a small communications facility can be found nearby on the summit ridge.
What’s at the summit of Tyee Mountain?
An L-4 cab fire lookout was initially built at the summit in 1931 and later replaced by a similar structure during the 1950s. Although the lookout cabin remains operational, it is typically unstaffed except during times of heightened fire risk due to extreme heat or lightning.
How long is the road to Tyee Mountain?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Tyee Lookout Forest Service 5713 Road. Starting from Ardenvoir, the road is 28.48km (17.7 miles) long. The last 4 miles are extremely rough, requiring a high-clearance 4WD vehicle. The road is pretty steep, with an elevation gain of 1,633 meters, reaching a maximum gradient of 12% through some sections.
Pic&video: Joshua Davis