Herd Peak Lookout
US 304, CA 32
Herd Peak Lookout - 2008
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 304, CA 32 (view other lookouts in United States, California) |
| Date Registered | April 21, 1999 |
| Nominated by | Mark Swift |
| Location |
Klamath National Forest Siskiyou County, California |
| Coordinates |
N 41° 37.681' W 122° 13.884' (view using Google Maps) N 41° 37' 41" W 122° 13' 53" N 41.628010° W 122.231400° |
| Elevation | 6,908 ft (2,106 m) |
| Built | 1933 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Goosenest Ranger District |
Description
A classic 14' x 14' L-4 groundhouse with wooden catwalk, Herd Mountain Lookout was constructed in 1933 on the Goosenest Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest in northern California. Used for fire detection since 1933, the lookout is well maintained and in near-original condition.
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Visit Reports
October 2, 2019: Robert D. Clark
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
| Other enroachments? | A cell phone tower is located about 200 feet from the fire tower. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | Yes |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
Sometimes
Staffed by Robert D. Clark on Sundays and Mondays from May-October.
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Yes |