Backcountry Hut
Mccarthy Point
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Nearby trails
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Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Mccarthy Point
Available by reservation only, McCarthy Point Lookout was constructed in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps for use in spotting wildfires. During World War II, the lookout served as part of an aircraft defense monitoring system that extended throughout California.
Know before you go
Mccarthy Point
Sun & Moon
2:12 PM
Sunrise
7:55 PM
Solar Noon
1:38 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:48 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 1:01 AM
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Waning Crescent
1% illuminated
Live11h 25m of daylight
Mccarthy Point
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
Mccarthy Point
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Off Season
October — October conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Mill Creek
easy · 0.71 mi · 90 ft gain
Boat Gunwale Tie Ishi
moderate · 4.24 mi · 256 ft gain
MILL CREEK
moderate · 19.05 mi · 680 ft gain
LASSEN TRAIL ISHI
moderate · 2.22 mi · 220 ft gain
Lassen Trail
easy · 0.43 mi · 139 ft gain
Big Smokey
moderate · 3.39 mi · 521 ft gain
Moak
moderate · 5.23 mi · 755 ft gain
Lassen Trail Ishi
easy · 2.14 mi · 184 ft gain
