Lookout Details

Registry Numbers	US 718, NC 12 (view other lookouts in United States, North Carolina)
Date Registered	April 2, 2008
Nominated by	Peter J. Barr
Location	Henderson County, North Carolina
Coordinates	N 35° 27.661' W 082° 21.440' (view using Google Maps) N 35° 27' 40" W 082° 21' 26" N 35.461010° W 082.357340°
Elevation	4,232 ft (1,290 m)
Built	1934
Administered by	NC Division of Forest Resources
Cooperators	NC Division of Forest Resources, District 9

Description

The North Carolina Forest Service constructed Bearwallow Mountain Lookout in 1934. The 47’ Aermotor tower with 7’x7’ metal cab stands on the Eastern Continental Divide and is a popular hiking destination with views of Hickory Nut Gorge. Restoration of the lookout is planned for 2011-2012.