Grouse Ridge Lookout

The Grouse Ridge Fire Lookout is a great lookout located about five miles up a dirt road. The views are incredible and the lookout tower is currently under renovation to be used as a rental for the public for overnight stays. Highly recommend checking it out and one of the better fire lookouts I have visited.

Neat lookout. No longer staffed. Great views on a clear day. The road is a little rocky and has some moguls, but did not require 4x4 when dry. You can drive all the way up to the lookout, but be warned that there isn't much room to turn around. Longer wheelbase trucks may want to park in the spaces by the radio tower, and walk up the last couple hundred feet. Otherwise you'll have to back down.

Great Lookout! I've been wanting to go here for a while and finally got thr chance. Things to know: The trail in the winter might be muddy and covered in snow, if so you will need 4 wheel drive and even chains. This trail in the winter is not for unexperienced 4wheelers. Also if you go to the top of the mountain by the lookout their is not much room to turn around, so park at the bottom of the hill. It's a great gem in the mountains and worth the adventure.

Nice little off-road drive to a great overlook. We went on a super hot day in July and surprisingly we had a great view into the central valley and could see the Sutter buttes, Sierra Buttes, Mt Diablo and more!

Although it's quite a walk, it is a great place to look out, from above, at the Tahoe National Forest that surrounds, and to watch the sunset/sunrise.