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Washington Rover Locations
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Grid Square CN8813 locations - Lyman Hill - Middle Chuckanut - Mt Erie - Mt Anderson - Little Mtn - I-5 Smokey Point - Lake Stevens HS - Baynes Peak - Mt Prevost - Bear Mtn Viewpoint - Mt Benton - Malahat Summit - Mt Tolmie Potential VHF rover sites in Washington and BC grid CN88.
Lyman Hill, CN88wo20
Near city of Sedro Wooley, Skagit County, WA,
Altitude 3800
Last update: 2022-01-19 Comments by: Mike W7NP Lyman Hill is a high point in the Northern State Recreation Area an hour or two north of Seattle. Don't rely on Garmin or Google navigation, neither one worked for me in January 2022. Garmin was wildly wrong and there was no road at all where it went. Google could not find a route. The peak was logged off in the 1970s and trees are likely to be full grown since then. One of the forest road names suggest that it's owned by a pulp/paper company. Restrictions: Don't rely on Garmin or Google navigation, neither one worked for me in January 2022. Middle Chuckanut, CN88sp46
Near city of Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA,
Altitude 1990
Last update: 2022-01-18 Comments by: Barry K7BWH Getting there is a real treat. Chuckanut Drive is the most scenic road in the Bellingham area. Narrow, winding 2-lane road with a rocky cliff looming overhead encroaching the roadway on one side, and a spectacular drop-off to ocean views on the other. Take your time, enjoy the drive. Gated off after 20-minute crawl up the forest road at the turnoff to Fragrance Lake trail. I was unable to drive to the final parking area. If you can get there, it provides a nice shelf with open propagation in all directions except north. Middle Chuckanut is in Larrabee State Park, between Frangrance Lake and Lost Lake. Driving directions: From the turn-off to Hiline Drive, expect 20 minutes to the gate.
Restrictions: Chuckanut Drive is not for the claustrophic (space), acrophobic (height),
vehophobic (driving), or thanatophobic (dying).
Mt Erie, CN88qk49
Near city of Anacortes, Skagit County, WA,
Altitude 1200
Last update: 2012-11-03 Comments by: Eric KB7DQH Mount Erie is the highest point on Fidalgo Island, at 1,273 feet. (See wikipedia.) Mount Baker is 43 miles to the northeast and can easily be seen from Mount Erie. On a clear day, Mount Rainier can be seen in the southeast, approximately 117 miles distant. Mount Erie is an Anacortes City Park and the summit is accessible via a single-lane, paved road from the base. The hilltop hosts three large towers with a number of commercial and Coast Guard VHF+ transmitters, and the parking lot is surrounded by trees. It might not be good for really weak signal or microwave work, but Barry had no interference on 144 MHz unless he pointed directly north at the towers. Driving directions: From I-5 take Exit 230 for WA-20 toward Anacortes
Restrictions: One-lane road has lots of large overhanging tree branches
Mt Anderson, CN88up90
Near city of Sedro Wooley, Skagit County, WA,
Altitude 3000
Last update: 2022-01-19 Comments by: Barry K7BWH Mountaintop location north of Sedro Wooley. Between Hwy 9 and I-5 Northwest of Lyman Hill. You can't drive all the way to the top but there are a couple good turnouts in the last half mile to park and operate. I like this wide area on a sweeping curve at CN88up90 at 3,007' altitude for its southern exposure, shown in last two images above. Driving directions: Access is via Old Hwy 99 1-1/2 miles south of Alger.
Restrictions: Little Mtn, CN88uj25
Near city of Mt Vernon, Skagit County, WA,
Altitude 907
Last update: 2012-07-11 Comments by: Barry K7BWH This site is a jewel of a public park at a scenic overlook on top of a small mountain. It is about ten minutes off I-5 on paved roads. The best exposure is to the south and southwest. There is a sloping parking lot. Be careful of overhead power lines. There are restrooms and an observation deck with spectacular views. N4SL and WB7FJG set up a portable station up through 432 in front of the observation deck during the June 2001 contest and reported excellent results. K7BWH visited in July 2012 and January 2022, and worked 1296 on an HT all around a considerable line-of-sight distance. Driving directions: Northbound on I-5 take exit 225, south of Mt Vernon and just past a heavy crane display.
Restrictions: Park hours are 10 a.m. to dusk.
I-5 Smokey Point, CN88ve70
Near city of Marysville, Snohomish County, WA,
Altitude 100
Last update: 2012-07-11 Comments by: Lynn N7CFO This is a rest stop on I-5 northbound north of Everett. It is on slightly high ground, and offers OK paths in all directions. Lynn N7CFO has used it for quick VHF and UHF operation with good success. A famous and historic Western Red Cedar stump is on display, as evidence of the giant trees which once forested the area. Over 20 feet in diameter and 200 feet tall, the tree is believed to have been more than 1,000 years old. It's large enough to drive a car through. Keep an eye on the sky. This is close to the Arlington Airport and you may see unusual experimental aircraft overhead. Driving directions: On northbound I-5 milepost 207, a mile past where the speed limit changes to 70, take exit into rest stop.
Restrictions: Signs are posted to limit your stay to 8 hours. Lake Stevens HS, CN88xa05
Near city of Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, WA,
Altitude 400
Last update: 2011-08-21 Comments by: Barry K7BWH Lake Stevens High School is built on the top of a hill just north of a nice recreational lake. The large school parking area provides open view in all directions, especially south. Includes a porta-potty. For the first time I made contacts in Portland and other Oregon cities. Baynes Peak, CN88ft72
Near city of North Cowichan, Capitol County, BC,
Altitude 320
Last update: 2021-10-01 Comments by: Scott Honaker N7SS Baynes Peak has a lookout tower in the Mt Maxwell Provincial park on Saltspring Island. The top is accessible by road. Mt Prevost, CN88ct89
Near city of North Cowichan, Cowichan Valley County, BC,
Altitude 2000
Last update: 2002-04-11 Comments by: Gabor VE7DXG Mt Prevost is a must-see if you are vacationing on Vancouver Island - the wife and kids will love it. There is a white cairn on the top which is clearly visible from the highway on sunny days. Often accessible even in the winter, or one can just drive to the first switchback and operate from there. Lots of tourists and local kids partying. Gravel road, but even a BMW can make it. Driving directions:
Bear Mtn Viewpoint, CN88fl60
Mt Benton, CN88bv86
This is the VE7DXG Contest QTH, who uses it as the BEST location on Vancouver Island, covering most of Washington state and beyond. It is located 1.5 hours from Nanaimo Ferry and is gated at the bottom. Members of the Cowichan Valley Amateur Radio Club have permission to pass through the gate and also have keys. Driving directions:
Malahat Summit, CN88fn46
Malahat Summit Viewpoint is a popular scenic overlook along the Trans Canada Highway (TCH), 20km North of Victoria. Popular lookout spot. Restrooms, big parking lot. This is the highest point of the TCH on Vancouver Island. I used to go there when I had no VHF at the home station to work aurora in winter. Good shot to CN89, 88, 87, even CN85. I worked WA7GSK/DN13 on 2m from there. The only drawback is the large number of tourists. Driving directions: Mt Tolmie, CN88ik09
Mt Tolmie Park is a local drive-up in Victoria for a quick stop and slight rise in the big city of Victoria. No toilet. |
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