Trail Overview

No Business Lookout is a 7.6-mile out and back trail in the West Mountains that travels up to an old fire lookout on top of No Business Mountain. This trail is single vehicle width, with erosion damage and loose rocks under 12" in height/depth. The last section up to the Lookout is the roughest portion of the trail and can be blocked by snowbanks into the month of June.

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Difficulty

This trail has erosion damage and loose rocks under 12" in height/depth. There can be deep snowbanks blocking this trail into June.

History

No Business Mountain has been a fire detection lookout since the 1920s. No Business Lookout started as a camp. In 1937, a two-story, 20-foot by 20-foot log building was erected. This structure was replaced in 1963 with a similar design building. No Business Lookout is staffed during the fire season and welcomes visitors.

Technical Rating

Micah A

Jun 23, 2026

1998 Toyota 4Runner

Open

NormalDusty

The view at the top was amazing. I would highly recommend airing down for comfort since it was long and rocky.

Michael VanHemelryck

May 15, 2026

2025 Honda Pioneer

Open

DustySnow/Ice

open and clear until approx 1.5 miles from lookout. Patches of deep snow on road are passable but difficult to reach the lookout.