Looking to the summit and summit shed, Nestor Peak (bobcat)

• Hikes to this destination:
  • Nestor Peak Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)

• Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
• Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
• Latitude, Longitude: 45.8168, -121.5721
• Elevation: 3140 feet

Description

Nestor Peak is an old lookout site; all that remains is a shed, which may have its door open. There is little inside. On a clear day, take in the view north across Penny Ridge to Monte Carlo and then Mount Adams. Also, get a view down the rubbly lookout road to the Columbia River and the Hood River valley. To the south, Mount Hood rears its stark snowy pyramid against the skyline.

This is a prime wildflower destination in June/early July. In late spring, the lookout road is lined with blooming paintbrush, balsamroot, nine-leaf desert parsley, spurred lupine and cryptantha.

More Links

• "Everybody has a story: Fire tower duty put girl on top of world" (The Columbian)
• Nestor Peak Lookout Site (Former Fire Lookout Sites Register)
• Nestor Peak Lookout (Fire Lookout.com)

Contributors

• bobcat (creator)