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North Summit-Starvation Mtn.

Starvation Mountain was the site of an Air Force radar station until the 1960`s. From this summit you have an unparalleled view of the North Cascades, the Methow Valley, the Okanogan Valley and plains to the east. in the fall when the larch and aspen are changing color the trip is particularly beautiful. The elevation is approximately 6700 feet.

This drive starts 13 miles east of Twisp on State Highway 20. Turn north (left) onto the Forest Service road #42, continue for 3.7 miles and then turn left onto the Starvation Mountain road #4235, it is 11.7 miles to the summit of Starvation Mountain.