Port Orford cedar is being attacked by a fatal root disease caused by a fungus carried in water and mud. Some roads and trails are closed to travel during rainy seasons to prevent the spread of this fungus. Please contact the USFS for closure information. The lookout has an excellent view of the Siskiyou Mountains and the coast on a clear day.
Vegetation includes rhododendrons and azaleas.
There are Port Orford cedar trees as well as white fir and some pine at higher elevation. The lookout is accessed by a short, very steep side trail. The surface area at the Forest Service Lookout is not large so proceed with caution as there s a steep drop off.