Beehive Mountain

This small mountain had a fire lookout established in 1931. It was an L-5 cab at ground level. In 1940, it was replaced with an 18 foot pole tower with an L-4 cab. This second lookout was destroyed in 1973 after being replaced by the new DNR Harriets Peak Lookout 5 miles away the previous year. All that remains of the lookout is one concrete footing, some eyebolts and the foundation of a storage building.

Elevation: 4,576 feet
Distance: Under one mile
Elevation Gain: 307 feet
Access Road: Very good gravel

Washington Fire Lookouts

Former Lookouts

Access:

From Wenatchee, head up to the Mission Ridge Ski Area. A few miles before the parking area, Forest Road 9712 turns right off the pavement. This is a well graveled road any car can travel. After 2 miles, you pass Beehive Reservoir picnic area. The locked gate is on the right above a half mile passed the reservoir.

Southwest 1934 Note car and no garage yet

Southeast 1934

Nroth 1934

Route:

Follow the gated logging road to the summit. There is one Y intersection near the beginning, go right. Views are disappearing fast.