Snowshoe Fire Tower
US 1177, WV 22
June 2021 photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1177, WV 22 (view other lookouts in United States, West Virginia) |
| Date Registered | January 26, 2017 |
| Nominated by | Brian M. Powell |
| Location | Pocahontas County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates |
N 38° 25.133' W 079° 57.867' (view using Google Maps) N 38° 25' 08" W 079° 57' 52" N 38.418889° W 079.964444° |
| Elevation | 4,730 ft (1,442 m) |
| Built | 1999 |
| Administered by | Snowshoe Mountain, Inc. |
Description
The former Rich Mountain Fire Tower now stands at the privately owned Snowshoe Mountain ski resort. It was relocated to its current place in 1999 and restored to original condition in 2000.
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Visit Reports
June 25, 2021: Talan Schoonover
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? | |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | |