Cardigan Mountain Lookout
US 406, NH 7
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 406, NH 7 (view other lookouts in United States, New Hampshire) |
| Date Registered | March 12, 2002 |
| Nominated by | Chris Haartz, NH Registrar |
| Location | Grafton County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates |
N 43° 39.255' W 071° 54.240' (view using Google Maps) N 43° 39' 15" W 071° 54' 14" N 43.654250° W 071.904000° |
| Elevation | 2,783 ft (848 m) |
| Administered by | NH Dept. of Resources and Economic Development |
| Cooperators | NH Div. of Forests and Lands |
Description
Cardigan State Park and Forest is a well known destination in New Hampshire. The 15' steel tower was fabricated by state crews, not purchased from a supplier, in 1924. It originally had a steel ladder which was later replaced with stairs. In active service.
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Visit Reports
November 20, 2016: Jack Kelley
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 |
| Comments: | This tower commands an amazing view and is in very good condition for its age. The watchman's cabin along the other side of the mountain is in good condition as well. The original ladder to the tower can be found there, too. |
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? | Yes |
| Comments? | The trails and access to the mountain are very well marked. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
Sometimes
This tower is staffed by the state of New Hampshire.
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | No |
Photos |
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Photo courtesy of Jack Kelley |
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