Tiptop
Central Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“Time to treat your gears and check for ticks regularly on this hike!”
Last report: Mar 4, 2026
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended
Getting There
Recent Reports
Mar 4, 2026
Ticks are out! Time to treat your gears and check for ticks regularly on this hike!
Jul 3, 2023
I was intrigued to go to the old lookout site at TipTop, so I hiked there yesterday with a friend. We drove about 1 mile up road 7201 off of Camas Creek, then hiked from there.
Mar 11, 2022
Got up to TipTop today. Parked about 200 yards off of Highway 97 on the Ruby Creek Road.
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