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Gobblers Knob Lookout Tower

Southeastern of Four Remaining Lookouts in Mt. Rainier NP

Lookout Tower on Kenworthy Lake on Gobblers Knob Trail in Mt. Rainier NP, Cascade Range near Longmire, WA

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The Gobbler's Knob Fire Lookout is a fire lookout in the extreme western region of Mount Rainier National Park at an elevation of 5,485 feet (1,672 m). One of four fire lookouts remaining in the park, the lookout is used for visitor services during summer weekends. The building is about 14 feet (4.3 m) by 14 feet (4.3 m), and was designed by the National Park Service Branch of Plans and designs under the supervision of Acting Chief Architect Edwin A. Nickel. It was built in 1933. The two-story structure features a balconied lookout on the second level, with storage on the ground level. Cables secured to deadmen keep the lookout from blowing over. The lookout was extensively damaged in a 2006 storm. It has since been repaired. The lookout was placed on the National Register of Historic…

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Kenworthy Lake

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