Snowy Mountain Lookout
US 388, PA 9
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 388, PA 9 (view other lookouts in United States, Pennsylvania) |
| Date Registered | July 1, 2001 |
| Nominated by | Michael Kusko, Jr., District Forester |
| Location |
Michaux State Forest Franklin County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates |
N 39° 50.052' W 077° 29.744' (view using Google Maps) N 39° 50' 03" W 077° 29' 45" N 39.834206° W 077.495729° |
| Elevation | 2,082 ft (635 m) |
| Built | 1975 |
| Administered by | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
Description
Located eight miles north of the Maryland, Snowy Mountain Lookout is in the Michaux State Forest not far from the historic Mont Alto Forest Ranger School. An 80-foot Aermotor tower with 7' x 7' metal cab was constructed in 1930. It made the news on October 29, 1973 when vandals felled the tower, cutting two of the four legs using only hacksaws. The criminals were eventually caught and charged with replacing the tower in 1975 at a cost of $45,800. The new 80-foot Aermotor LS-40K tower with a catwalk on one side is located on the Appalachian Trail and is used during peak fire periods.
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Visit Reports
July 12, 2018: Kristin Reynolds
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: | The tower is not missing any boards or bolts. The catwalk is the only place that I did not go but can vouch for the rest. |
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 |
| Comments? | Tower is gated; must get permission to access. Security system in place. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | Sometimes |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Unsure |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |
Photos |
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Photo courtesy of Kristin Reynolds |
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