Hike to the Goat Peak Lookout

With fall coming quickly, that means larch fever. Views of the North Cascades, Methow Valley, and fall colors all at 7000 feet, doing the short hike of just over 2 miles up to the Goat Peak Lookout will not disappoint.

The hike begins in a beautiful forest you'd expect too see at 5500 feet. The alpine landscape will keep you occupied through the thick and thin of this short hike. Although this hike is only 5 miles round trip, it has its challenging stretch as you'd expect with any hike in the North Cascades. Just under the 1 mile mark, the trail will turn into a steep grade that will take you up 800 feet of elevation over a mile. This section is the only challenging part of the hike. After you finish this, you'll be on top of a ridge right next to Goat Peak, with the Lookout, Larches, and North Cascades in sight. The last half-mile is a breeze and will give you views which will have you finding yourself stopping frequently to take pictures.

Enjoy lunch at the lookout with a flawless panoramic viewpoint, and fresh alpine air that comes with being at 7000 feet. Happy hiking!