Big Butte Lookout
Eastern Washington
Astronomy
MoonWaning Gibbous (70%)
Stargazingexcellent
Trail Conditions
SnowReported on trail
IssueRoad Closed
“Hoping to visit Big Butte Lookout, we drove up the bumpy but passable Forest Road 170 and parked a short distance from a locked gate across the road bearing a "Road Closed" sign.”
Last report: Jul 13, 2025
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazards
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended
- Road Closed
Getting There
Recent Reports
Jul 13, 2025
Hoping to visit Big Butte Lookout, we drove up the bumpy but passable Forest Road 170 and parked a short distance from a locked gate across the road bearing a "Road Closed" sign. Evidently the adjoining barbed wire fence has been repaired since WTA's description was written as it now prevents access beyond unless one is willing to climb over the fairly high fence.
May 15, 2022
Walked up to Big Butte today and poked around. Lookout is still sitting on the ground.
Dec 5, 2019
This is a lookout at the eastern end of the Blue Mountains near Anatone in Asotin County. The road is suitable for any car in summer but is presently covered in compact snow.
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