The Thrapp Mountain fire lookout site may not be the most photogenic summit but lookout footings still remain and it's a worthy objective for peakbaggers and lookout enthusiasts.
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The Chiliwist Butte fire lookout site near Malott is a great early season destination and the Chilowist area also has some really neat history.
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