Hyland Hill Lookout
US 409, NH 10
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 409, NH 10 (view other lookouts in United States, New Hampshire) |
| Date Registered | March 12, 2002 |
| Nominated by | Chris Haartz, NH Registrar |
| Location | Cheshire County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates |
N 42° 57.302' W 072° 22.871' (view using Google Maps) N 42° 57' 18" W 072° 22' 52" N 42.955030° W 072.381190° |
| Elevation | 1,294 ft (394 m) |
| Administered by | NH Dept. of Resources and Economic Development |
| Cooperators | NH Div. of Forests and Lands |
Description
Located on the Vermont line in southwest New Hampshire, Hyland Hill was placed in service in 1930 and with some interruptions remains in operation. The 53' steel tower is topped with the standard NH wooden cab.
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Visit Reports
January 15, 2017: Jack Kelley
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | No |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | No |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Although some aspects of this tower are showing its age, the majority of it is in good condition. The stairs and observation deck are all fine, but there are no views, as trees have grown up around the tower and block views in most directions. One of the panes of glass in the cab is broken and there does not appear to be anything preventing snow from going into the cab. Remains of the cabin can be found to the south of the front of the tower. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Comments: | There are cell towers on the summit and equipment on the tower. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
| Comments? | The trail is pretty easy to follow, but the trailhead could use some improved marking. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
Sometimes
This lookout 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 |
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September 23, 2012: A. Klumb
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No Response |
| Shutters OK? | No Response |
| 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? | There are telecommunication towers nearby, but no equipment on the fire tower. |
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 Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? |
No Response
Unknown
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