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About this Hike: This was my first hike in Yellowstone National Park. The plan was to climb Mt. Washburn to the fire lookout on top.
The hike was along an old road which appeared to be decommissioned. I wondered how the park rangers get up to the top to staff the tower. It turns out a newer road comes up the back side of the mountain. People were also hiking up the active service road.
The trail I took wound through wildflower-filled meadows and mountainous forest. Eventually it gave way to more tundra-like landscape.
The fire lookout at the top was more substantive than just a simple cabin supported by four tall legs. This tower is set in concrete with multiple levels. The ground floor contained a visitor center with signs to read, a telescope, and restrooms. There are communications antenna and monitoring devices all over the tower. I had full cell service at the top.
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