Rich Mountain Lookout
US 727, NC 21
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 727, NC 21 (view other lookouts in United States, North Carolina) |
| Date Registered | April 2, 2008 |
| Nominated by | Peter J. Barr |
| Location |
Pisgah National Forest Madison County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates |
N 35° 55.631' W 082° 48.295' (view using Google Maps) N 35° 55' 38" W 082° 48' 18" N 35.927190° W 082.804910° |
| Elevation | 3,670 ft (1,119 m) |
| Built | 1932 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Appalachian Ranger District |
Description
Located on the NC/TN state line on the Pisgah National Forest, Rich Mountain Lookout is just off the Appalachian Trail. The 14’x14’ live-in cab with catwalk is on a 30’ metal tower.
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Visit Reports
September 20, 2008: Jeff Flanary
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | No |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | No |
| Good condition? | No |
| Comments: | All glass is gone, stairs are good, catwalk good, cab is good, needs paint to cover graffiti, steel is good. This fire tower is in the best shape of any I have been to so far. Could be easily be refurbished to original condition |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | No |