Lookout Details

Registry Numbers	US 1072, NY 34 (view other lookouts in United States, New York)
Date Registered	January 3, 2015
Nominated by	David Petrelli
Location	Franklin County, New York
Coordinates	N 44° 33.492' W 074° 09.098' (view using Google Maps) N 44° 33' 30" W 074° 09' 06" N 44.558200° W 074.151633°
Elevation	3,332 ft (1,016 m)

Description

One of the early lookouts in the state, erected in 1917, and reconstructed in 1927 after it was blown down by a hurricane, Loon Lake Mountain Fire Tower is again a popular hiking destination since the NY DEC rebuilt the trail in 2013. The 35’ Aermotor tower is in poor condition and is scheduled for rehabilitation.

Visit Reports

March 17, 2018: Laurie Rankin

Condition
Needs paint?	Yes
Shutters OK?	Not Applicable
Condition of wood OK?	No
Stairs OK?	No
Glass intact?	No
Good condition?	No
Comments:	This fire tower is in poor condition at this time with a need for window repair, all wood to be replaced and paint at a minimum. Due to snow cover I was unable to see condition of roof and footings.
Electronics and Enroachments
Are electronic sites enroaching on tower?	No
Access and Signs
NHLR sign posted?	No
Directions to tower signed?	Yes
Comments?	The parking lot was well plowed by the Town of Franklin. There is good signage at the lot and along the trail. The trail goes through a timber easement and active logging may be going on in the area. It was signed to that affect at the time of this visit. The trail is well marked and once past the active logging site still has most of the telephone poles in place along the route.
Staffing
Staffed?	No
Opportunities for Volunteer Support
Volunteers staffing opportunities?	Unsure
Volunteer maintenance opportunities?	Yes If a local group could be developed that would be willing to do maintenance, this fire tower could be restored.
Photos

July 5, 2007: David Petrelli

Condition
Needs paint?	Yes
Shutters OK?	No Response
Condition of wood OK?	No Response
Stairs OK?	No Response
Glass intact?	No Response
Good condition?	No Response
Comments:	While the 35' Aermotor LS40 steel tower and cab are in structurally sound condition the structure need considerable work to be safely accessed by the public. The structure is in need of painting and replacement of tow of the cab roof panels. Additionally, all of the wood including steps and cab floor need to replaced.
Electronics and Enroachments
Are electronic sites enroaching on tower?	No
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 This tower can be succcessfully restored as it is currently on an NYS classification of land that allows it to remain. However currently the main trail access is on privately owned property. However public access will be possible after Earth day 2009. Currently there are efforts to create a committee to restore this tower for safe public use.