North Ridge Lookout Site

North Ridge had a 40 foot pole tower with an L-4 cab on top. It was built in 1932 and demolished in 1955.

Access

There is trail access from the north but I did not research it. Multiple ways exist. I came in from South Cle Elum Ridge on the motorcycle trail since I combined this with Lookout Mountain. Take exit 78 off I-90 and head south. Make a left on Westside Drive and take it two miles to a right turn onto Woods and Steele Road. Follow to end of pavement where a dirt road will become Forest Road 4510 climbing Cle Elum Ridge. Follow to gate.

Elevation: 5,922 feet
Distance: Many options
Elevation gain: Depends on route
Access: Good Gravel
Kittitas County

Former Lookouts

I-90 Hikes

Route

Hike the road past the gate for 0.7 miles. Grab the trail on the right and follow for 3 miles to a highpoint between Windy Pass and Lookout Mountain (we camped here). Now drop down to Windy Pass. Continue up other side, turn right at both trail splits. The trail passes right by the footings at the highest point of the ridge.