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Mission Lookout

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About Mission Lookout

Like similar Forest Service Lookouts, the Mission site has experienced several face-lifts in its 75 year history as a fire detection tower. The existing structure built in 1959 consists of a 15 by 15 cabin with windows on all sides perched atop a 40 foot wooden tower. With a maximum group capacity of 2 adults and children, Mission Lookout is best suited for a couple or small family. The Tower is equipped with a small bed, 2 fold-up cots, a propane cooking stove and simple cooking utensils. An outhouse is located at ground level. Renters will need to bring bedding including pillows, food, firewood (a fire ring is located at the base of the tower), toiletries, water, and non- open flame light source.

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Mission Lookout
Sun & Moon

1:47 PM

Sunrise

7:23 PM

Solar Noon

1:00 AM

Sunset

Golden Hour AM → 2:28 PM

Golden Hour PM ← 12:19 AM

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Waning Crescent

1% illuminated

Live11h 13m of daylight
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Mission Lookout
47.8937°N, 113.8733°W
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