Knowlton Knob Lookout

(Last updated August 02, 2008 ) 

8/2/08 Update.  Rex Kamstra visited the area and Gebbers Logging now has the access road sealed off at the Benson Creek Road, which is the main road between Twisp and Brewster. The gate has all kinds of threatening signs on it and it is locked.

General.  This is a DNR lookout,  NW of Brewster.  The lookout is on DNR land, but it is surrounded by private land.  I operated the September VHF contest from the ridge just east of the lookout - I was unable to get the trailer up the final hill.  I had several visitors while I was there, and they told me that the cattle rancher that owns the land surrounding the lookout often locks the gate on the road during hunting season.

The lookout is well maintained, and even has a pit toilet and a solar shower.  There is a lot of room at the base of the tower for setting up equipment, tents, etc.

Driving Instructions:   From Highway 97 in Brewster, go uphill at the Union 76 station, across from Brewster market place. The road is not marked. Cross the railroad tracks and go left at the power substation up Paradise Hill road. Go four miles to the end of the pavement. Go another two miles to a mailbox stand at the head of the T. Go right. Look for Knowlton LO signs. Go about four miles to the cattle pens. Look for a DNR sign. Go 200 yards, and then take another left. Go 1.8 miles to first Y, go left, then ½ mile farther to second Y.  Go right and then on up to the top. The road is passable with any pickup, and does not get steep until the hairpin switchback.

  This was the September 2003 VHF contest location for N7CFO.  The lookout is in the background.