Onion Mountain Lookout
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon
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About Onion Mountain Lookout
Overview
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Onion Mountain lookout sits atop a 12-foot tower at an elevation of 4,438 feet, offering guests expansive mountain views in southwestern Oregon.
The original Onion Mountain Lookout was a raised platform, built on top of a tower in 1916. In 1924, a second lookout without a tower was built on site. The current structure was placed on site in 1952 and served as a fire lookout and Aircraft Warning Service observation station.
The lookout offers a unique lodging experience in the Rouge River-Siskiyou National Forest, but visitors are required to bring a few of their own supplies to enjoy a safe and comfortable stay. Recreation
Hiking, mountain biking, stargazing and wildlife viewing are popular among guests to this lookout.
On trails throughout the area, hikers will enjoy mountain views, old-growth forest canopies and natural pools for swimming.
The lookout is located near the Taylor Creek/Onion Way mountain loop, a trail popular among mountain biking enthusiasts.
Source: Recreation.gov
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