The austere 53 ft stone tower commands sweeping marine views from the highest point in the San Juan Islands. It was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, with a design inspired by Russian watchtowers from the 12th century.
A 0.25 mi but steep walk to a 41 ft waterfall, without a lookout deck above the falls and access to the rocky Cascade Creek below. Continue east along the trail to see a series of smaller waterfalls along the next 0.5 mi.
