View to the north from Gold Butte Lookout.
The north deck of Gold Butte Lookout.
Panoramic view with Mount Jefferson on the right.
Mount Hood to the north.
Evening view from the east deck.
Mount Jefferson and evening light on the east deck.
Good visibility to see Mount Hood.
Mount Jefferson is not far away.
From the left: Three Fingered Jack, Mount Washington, and the Three Sisters.
Sunset on Mount Jefferson.
Gold Butte is a quaint little lookout.
Excellent star viewing. with minimal light pollution
Sunrise view from the west deck.
Contributor Dan Sherman takes in the view before sunrise from the west deck.
Mt Jefferson and the distant Three Sisters to the right wth the trail in the foreground.
Woodshed and flag pole.
Sunrise view of Mount Jefferson from the south deck.
Morning light on the lookout and Mount Jefferson.
View of Mount Jefferson from inside the lookout.
Panoramic windows, of course! Taken from the southwest deck.
The restoration construction quality is obvious when viewing the lookout.
View to the south from the west deck.
Morning clouds over Gold Butte Lookout.
Basic furnishings inside.
A twin bed and pillows are provided.
The gas stove without propane.
Wood burning stove. Fires outside are prohibited.
Gold Butte is a lovely little place.
Remember to leave the lookout as you found it.
Panoramic view inside the lookout.
View of Mount Jefferson from the trail.
The trail to the lookout.
The second locked gate; it's a walk from here.
Signage at the second locked gate
The road to the second locked gate.