GREEN RIDGE LOOKOUT (OR)

Situated along the edge of Green Ridge and more than 2,000 feet above the Metolius River, this 20 foot tall circa 1960 fire lookout offers unmatched views of Mt. Jefferson and the Metolius River basin. The lookout has a 14'X14'R6 type cab equipped with basic necessities. Included are a futon that sleeps two, a three burner propane stove with oven, small propane refrigerator, solar lights, table and chairs, basic cooking and eating utensils, propane heaters and basic cleaning supplies. The lower observation deck, located just below the cab, has a picnic table and ample room to set up your favorite camp/travel chairs. A primitive vault toilet is located above the parking lot.

From Sisters, travel 5.5 miles west on Highway 20 to Forest Service Road (FSR) 11 (Green Ridge Road). Turn right on FSR 11 and travel on the paved road for 10 miles to the end of the pavement and the junction of road 1150. Take the left fork (FSR 1150) and travel 6 miles to the junction of road 1154. Turn left on FSR 1154 and travel about 1/2 mile to the junction of FSR 1140. Turn left on FSR 1140 and travel a short distance (.2 mile) to the junction of FSR 600. Turn right on FSR 600 and travel about one mile to the junction of FSR 650 and the gate on the right. Unlock the gate and travel a short distance to the lookout. (Keep the gate locked please.)

Summer access is possible with most family vehicles, but winter access may require high clearance 4x4 vehicles, snowmobiles or cross-county skis, during a winter of average snowfall. Check with the Ranger Station before traveling this route in winter.