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

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

Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? No Response

Access and Signs

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

Staffed?

Opportunities for Volunteer Support

Volunteers staffing opportunities?
Volunteer maintenance opportunities?

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September 2021 photo

September 2021 photo - courtesy of Talan Schoonover

October 14, 2020: Paula Repka

Condition

Needs paint? Yes
Shutters OK?
Condition of wood OK?
Stairs OK? No
Glass intact?
Good condition?

Electronics and Enroachments

Are electronic sites enroaching on tower?

Access and Signs

NHLR sign posted?
Directions to tower signed?

Staffing

Staffed?

Opportunities for Volunteer Support

Volunteers staffing opportunities?
Volunteer maintenance opportunities?

Photos