Big Ridge Fire Tower
US 893, WV 8
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 893, WV 8 (view other lookouts in United States, West Virginia) |
| Date Registered | December 7, 2010 |
| Nominated by | Robert Beanblossom |
| Location |
Lost River State Park Hardy County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates |
N 38° 54.839' W 078° 53.718' (view using Google Maps) N 38° 54' 50" W 078° 53' 43" N 38.913990° W 078.895300° |
| Elevation | 3,211 ft (979 m) |
| Built | 1935 |
| Administered by | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources |
| Cooperators | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Section |
Description
The WV Division of Forestry erected the Big Ridge Fire Tower in the 1935 on the Lost River State Park in 1935. It is an Aermotor 7x7' on a 80' tower.
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Visit Reports
September 12, 2021: Talan Schoonover
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | No |
| Stairs OK? | No |
| Glass intact? | No |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Lower two fights of stairs were removed. There's still lots of glass left compared to most towers in its state. It would take work to get back in shape, but honestly it would be worth the view and experience from the 4 mile hike to it. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No Response |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
| Comments? | Pretty decent hiking trails and an access road used for maintenance to hike on. |
Staffing |
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September 2021 photo |
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October 14, 2020: Paula Repka
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | |
| Condition of wood OK? | |
| Stairs OK? | No |
| Glass intact? | |
| Good condition? | |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | |
| Directions to tower signed? | |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | |
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