Thurston · Mount Rainier National Park

Hike to Gobblers Knob Fire Lookout

Hike to the historic Gobblers Knob Fire Lookout perched on a rocky outcrop above Lake George.

Time needed

6-7 Hours

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Accessibility

The hike along the closed portion of Westside Road up to Round Pass is a gradual incline, gaining 1,100 feet in 3.8 miles, along a wide, dirt road. From Round Pass, the hike to Lake George gains 390 feet in 0.8 miles, along a narrow, dirt trail with occasional rocks, roots, and boardwalk sections. The hike to Gobblers Knob Lookout from Lake George is similar terrain but much steeper, gaining approximately 1,095 feet in 1.0 mile.

hiking

Part of Mount Rainier National Park. Conditions change. Check with the managing agency before you travel. Official page.