Hike to Frying Pan Mountain Lookout Tower

This popular 1.5-mile hike is rumored to have been named by mountain herders for a communal frying pan that hung in a nearby tree, Frying Pan Mountain rises 5,340 above sea level. The historic steel fire tower adds another 70 feet to the total.

Although the path climbs steadily for nearly a mile, the wide gravel roadbed and abundant wildflowers make for pleasant hike to the top at any time of year. From the summit, visitors can take in sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and valleys below.