Plan Your Visit
About Goat Peak and the Methow Valley
Goat Peak Lookout is located in the Methow Valley on the East Slopes of the North Cascade Mountains of Washington State. A small rural valley, the Methow’s biggest draw is it’s natural beauty and endless recreation opportunities.
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At the top of the list for many visitors is the hike up to Goat Peak Lookout. The trail to Goat Peak is short (about 2.5 miles) but steep and alternates between timber and open meadow as it ascends the north ridge of the peak. The last half-mile to the lookout is along an open ridge with good views of the rugged North Cascades peaks. Goat Peak is one of two lookouts (the other one being First Butte) still staffed on the Methow Valley Ranger District. Please bring your own water; Bill has a limited supply and cannot spare any.
To get to the trailhead from Winthrop: Drive west on State Route 20 and turn right just before the Weeman Bridge onto Goat Creek Road. Drive 3.4 miles turning right onto Forest Service Road 52. Drive 2.2 miles and turn left on FS Road 5225. Drive 3.3 miles and turn right on FS Road 5225-200. Drive 2.5 miles to the trailhead. (information courtesy of the Forest Service; please call 509-996-4001 or stop by the Ranger station in Winthrop for current conditions before heading to Goat Peak.)
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Official site.
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