Bickle Knob Fire Tower
US 1101, WV 12
October 2010 photo by Brian Powell
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1101, WV 12 (view other lookouts in United States, West Virginia) |
| Date Registered | January 3, 2015 |
| Nominated by | Brian Powell |
| Location |
Monongahela National Forest Randolph County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates |
N 38° 56.067' W 079° 43.886' (view using Google Maps) N 38° 56' 04" W 079° 43' 53" N 38.934454° W 079.731430° |
| Elevation | 4,012 ft (1,223 m) |
| Built | 1933 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
Description
The cab of Bickle Knob tower has been replaced with an open viewing deck providing expansive views of the Shavers Fork watershed and Otter Creek Wilderness. It is a popular stop for visitors to Monongahela National Forest.
Map
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Photos
1933 photo
Visit Reports
March 5, 2017: Kristin Reynolds
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Not Applicable |
| Good condition? | Yes |
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 |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Yes |
Photos |
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March 5, 2017 photo |
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