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Gold Butte Lookout

Facts

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
  • Phone: 503-854-3366
  • Email: sheldon.lasher@Usda.gov

Overview The Gold Butte Lookout sits on the summit of Gold Butte at an elevation of 4,618 feet in the Willamette National Forest. It was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. During World War II, the lookout served as part of Aircraft Warning System station in defense of the nation against air attack. It wa…

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Conditions

  • Weather

    Updated 6:40 AM

    71°F / 45°F · Mostly Sunny

    Wind 1 to 7 mph

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  • Air quality

    Updated 7:00 AM

    AQI 19 · Good

    PM2.5 · North Santiam Canyon

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Getting there

From Detroit Ranger Station, drive east on State Highway 22 toward the town of Detroit. Directly after crossing the bridge, take a left onto Forest Service Road (FSR) 46 (Breitenbush). Drive FSR 46 for about 4 miles to FSR 4696. Turn left (northeast) onto FSR 4696 and drive about three-quarters of a mile to FSR 4697. T…

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