National Forest Association Fire Lookouts

Morton Peak Lookout

Morton Peak Lookout is located off Hwy 38, overlooking the cities of Yucaipa and Mentone.
Though it is one of the lowest lookouts (elevation 4624 feet), it has spectacular views of Mill Creek leading up to Forest Falls as well as surrounding views of Mt. Palomar, Keller Meadows, Keller Cliffs, and the San Bernardino Valley. On clear days you can see downtown LA.

The lookout was completely restored by volunteers and reopened in 2001. In this picture you can see the old structure that was gutted by vandals, with windows and the door broken. Not visible in this picture is the hole in the floor created by vandals who started a fire in the old building.

The Morton Peak Coordinator is Jeff Palmquist

Text Box: Night View Spend a Night at Morton Peak
Open year round, roads and weather permitting.

Guests arrive in the afternoon, learn about the lookout from volunteers who staff the lookout from 10:00am to 5:00 pm. Then settle in for the night. . . Watch the sun set. See the lights in the valleys as darkness sets in. Millions of stars and several planets are visible for you to enjoy. Get up early enjoy the sun coming up over the mountains and leave when the lookout opens for work about 9:45 am.

For information, contact 1-800-4BIG-BEAR (800-424-4232) for reservations and availability
for dates or visit www.bigbear.com.

Text Box: Sunset

Directions
From Redlands/Mentone, take Hwy 38 toward Forest Falls - Big Bear. Approximately 1.5 miles past the Mill Creek Ranger Station and across from the Vista Point parking area turn left and goes up dirt road 1N12. High clearance vehicles are recommended! Go approximately 1.5 miles to the gate (on left). Morton is located about another 1.5 miles past the gate on the top of the peak.


	HOME Morton Peak Lookout Morton Peak Lookout is located off Hwy 38, overlooking the cities of Yucaipa and Mentone. Though it is one of the lowest lookouts (elevation 4624 feet), it has spectacular views of Mill Creek leading up to Forest Falls as well as surrounding views of Mt. Palomar, Keller Meadows, Keller Cliffs, and the San Bernardino Valley. On clear days you can see downtown LA. The lookout was completely restored by volunteers and reopened in 2001. In this picture you can see the old structure that was gutted by vandals, with windows and the door broken. Not visible in this picture is the hole in the floor created by vandals who started a fire in the old building. The Morton Peak Coordinator is Jeff Palmquist Spend a Night at Morton Peak Open year round, roads and weather permitting. Guests arrive in the afternoon, learn about the lookout from volunteers who staff the lookout from 10:00am to 5:00 pm. Then settle in for the night. . . Watch the sun set. See the lights in the valleys as darkness sets in. Millions of stars and several planets are visible for you to enjoy. Get up early enjoy the sun coming up over the mountains and leave when the lookout opens for work about 9:45 am. For information, contact 1-800-4BIG-BEAR (800-424-4232) for reservations and availability for dates or visit www.bigbear.com. Directions From Redlands/Mentone, take Hwy 38 toward Forest Falls - Big Bear. Approximately 1.5 miles past the Mill Creek Ranger Station and across from the Vista Point parking area turn left and goes up dirt road 1N12. High clearance vehicles are recommended! Go approximately 1.5 miles to the gate (on left). Morton is located about another 1.5 miles past the gate on the top of the peak.