August 31, 2024

Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout

Washington, United States

Nestled just a few miles from the Canadian-American border, Winchester Mountain offers a breathtaking escape that's surprisingly accessible. A short hike from Twin Lakes—assuming your car can make it to the trailhead—leads you to this amazing summit. We were fortunate enough to have the fire lookout all to ourselves for an unforgettable night. Within just a few hours, we witnessed an incredible sunset, the northern lights, and the Milky Way.


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Carlos Lazarini: https://www.instagram.com/carloslazarini

Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/pgregophoto

The Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout on a glowy afternoon light
A man taking photos of Mount Baker as seen from the Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
A man wearing an orange jacket overlooking the Canadian and American Border Peaks from Winchester Mountain Fire Look
Window reflection of mountain peaks in the distance seen from the inside of the Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
Mount Shuksan glowing red during the sunset seen from Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
Window reflection of Mount Baker in the distance seen from the inside of the Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
Mount Baker seen from Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
Window reflection of Mount Baker in the distance seen from the inside of the Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
A sleeping bag and mountain views from the inside of Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
Mount Judge Howay in British Columbia seen from the Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
Mount Shuksan seen from a window reflection in the Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
The Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout with sunset colours reflecting on its windows
A man inside the Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout observing the sunset through the window
The northern lights over Canadian and American Border Peaks seen from Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
The northern lights over a mountain range seen from Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
The Milky over above the Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
Mount Baker seen in the distance seen from the inside of the Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
Mount Baker seen in the distance seen from the inside of the Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
A sign on the outside of the Winchester Mountain Lookout with information about its elevation
A man and a tent on the edge of a cliff just outside of the Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
A man with an orange jacket taking photos of a mountain range with a spectacular sunrise light
A narrow trail leading to mountain peaks
A man standing on a rock overlooking Twin Lakes
A man standing on a rock overlooking Twin Lakes
A man carrying a backpack hiking uphill on a narrow trail with Mount Baker in the background