Pitcher Mountain Lookout
US 415, NH 16
Pitcher Mountain Lookout - June 2021
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 415, NH 16 (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 43° 05.542' W 072° 07.729' (view using Google Maps) N 43° 05' 32" W 072° 07' 44" N 43.092360° W 072.128810° |
| Elevation | 1,823 ft (556 m) |
| Administered by | NH Dept. of Resources and Economic Development |
| Cooperators | NH Div. of Forests and Lands |
Description
Pitcher Mountain station was established in 1915 with a wooden tower and open platform. A 25' steel tower with NH standard 10’x10' wooden cab was built in 1925 and destroyed in the Stoddard-Marlow fire of 1941. The state rebuilt it immediately and it is in active service.
Map
Change Basemap
Photos
Cabin Detail
Photo courtesy of Brad Eells
Trailhead sign on Highway 123
Visit Reports
September 25, 2016: Jack Kelley
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | This tower is still in great shape, especially since the Monadnock-Sunapee trail association added a new kiosk at the bottom and added a shorter trail to the summit. There is, however, now a piece of plywood over one of the windows of the tower. Despite this, the tower seems to be fine. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Comments: | There is communications equipment on and under the lookout. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
| Comments? | There is a sign near the road to the parking area that says "Pitcher Mountain Fire Tower". |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
Sometimes
In fire season, 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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April 8, 2016: Jack Kelley
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | No Response |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | The tower is falling into slight desrepair and could use a touch-up regarding its paint. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Other enroachments? | There is antenna equipment on and underneath the tower. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
| Comments? | There is a large sign stating that you are nearing the tower. |
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 |
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? | Yes |
| Comments: | Telecommunication equipment on and under the tower |
Access and Signs |
|
| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
Staffing |
|
| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
|
| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? |
No Response
Unknown
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