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Jan 19, 2025 Woodbury, CT

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3⭐ Warwick Fire Tower, Mt Grace MA
https://www.trailspotting.com/2025/11/warwick-fire-tower-mt-grace-ma.html
Mt Grace's 1939 tower replaced one lost in the devastating 1938 Hurricane.

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A tall metal fire lookout tower rises above a forest clearing under a bright blue sky. The tower features a small, windowed observation cabin at the top, supported by a lattice framework. Surrounding the tower are mixed deciduous and evergreen trees, a large boulder, and several cut logs, indicating a remote, managed woodland setting.

Left panel: A person in a red shirt and dark pants walks away from the camera along a leaf-covered forest trail. Tall, slender trees with sparse autumn foliage surround the figure, and sunlight filters gently through the canopy, casting dappled light on the ground. Right panel: A close-up of rusted industrial machinery abandoned in the woods. Dominating the frame is a large circular gear with graffiti etched on its surface, flanked by other corroded metal components. Fallen leaves blanket the ground, and trees rise in the background, suggesting nature’s gradual reclamation of the site.

A distant mountain peak rises under a partly cloudy sky, framed by rusted metal beams in the foreground—likely part of a lookout structure. Below the beams, pine trees and autumn foliage stretch across rolling hills, creating a layered landscape of forested terrain. The mountain’s summit appears lightly dusted with snow or pale rock, drawing the viewer’s eye through the architectural framing toward the natural vista.

View looking up at the Warwick Fire Tower, a metal-framed structure with stairs and crossbeams silhouetted against a clear blue sky. A wooden sign with white capital letters reading 'WARWICK FIRE TOWER' hangs prominently from the beams. A pine tree top peeks into the frame from below.

4⭐ Shelburne Fire Tower, MA
https://www.Trailspotting.com/2025/11/shelburne-fire-tower-massaemett-mt-ma.html
Two entwined trails lead up Massaemett Mt to the fire lookout tower on its summit. One of only two stone towers in the state, and possibly the US's oldest.

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A tall, cylindrical stone tower rises from a forest clearing, built from irregularly shaped stones and topped with a small observation deck featuring a white railing and antenna. Surrounding deciduous trees display green and yellow foliage, suggesting early autumn. A picnic table sits nearby, and the clear blue sky adds to the peaceful, scenic atmosphere.

At the Federal Hill #FireTower in #Milford #NH. #hikemoreworryless #mynewengland

Self portrait on a recent trailspotting trek to five more fire towers .. this time in VT and MA. #Hiking #Trails #FireTower #Selfie

A man in a red shirt and black cap is standing inside the upper cab of a metal fire tower, smiling and holding a selfie stick. The cab has a weathered metal roof with rust and paint wear, and its sides are made of metal-framed windows with missing glass panes. Behind him, a forested mountain landscape stretches into the distance under a clear blue sky. Wind turbines are faintly visible on a ridge in the background to the left.

4⭐ Blue Job Mountains, NH
https://www.trailspotting.com/2025/09/blue-job-mountains-farmington-nh.html
1-2 mi · Moderate | Locals confirm its pronounced 'Blue Jobe' but nobody can explain its name.

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A tall metal fire lookout tower stands on a rocky hilltop surrounded by evergreen trees, with a small enclosed observation cabin perched at the top and accessed by a zigzagging staircase. Nearby, a telecommunications tower rises slightly higher, outfitted with multiple antennas and satellite dishes pointing in various directions. The terrain is rugged and sunlit, with exposed rock and sparse vegetation. The sky is clear and bright blue, suggesting a calm, sunny day.

View from inside a fire lookout tower perched on a forested hilltop, showing its metal beam framework, wire fencing, and wooden floor and roof. The perspective looks outward through the open structure, revealing a sweeping landscape of densely wooded terrain stretching to the horizon under a clear blue sky. A utility pole with wires stands to the right, hinting at nearby infrastructure. The scene conveys a sense of elevated solitude and vigilance, with the tower’s rugged design emphasizing its purpose for wildfire monitoring and panoramic visibility.

A still pond or small lake surrounded by dense forest, with a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees lining the shoreline. The water is calm and glassy, reflecting the green foliage and clear blue sky above like a mirror. Scattered lily pads float across the surface, adding texture and contrast. The scene evokes a peaceful, untouched natural setting, with harmonious balance between water and woodland.

A summit marker stands atop a rugged pile of rocks at the peak of Little Blue Job Mountain. The marker is a weathered wooden sign mounted on a post, reading “LITTLE BLUE JOB SUMMIT ELEV. 1240 FT” in bold, carved lettering. The cairn beneath it consists of stacked stones, likely placed by hikers to commemorate their ascent. In the background, a sweeping view of forested hills stretches into the distance beneath a clear blue sky.

4⭐ Mt Prospect, Lancaster NH
https://www.trailspotting.com/2025/09/mt-prospect-fire-tower-lancaster-nh.html
0-4 mi · Easy | Excellent mountain views, with or without a tower climb.

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A tall, cylindrical stone fire tower stands on a rocky rise surrounded by trees. Its rugged exterior is built from irregularly shaped gray stones, giving it a weathered, historic look. Near the top, an octagonal red-roofed structure caps the tower, likely serving as the observation deck. Small arched windows punctuate the tower’s height, and a single doorway opens at the base. A stone bench sits beneath a nearby tree, offering a shaded resting spot for visitors. The sky is mostly clear with soft clouds, and the lighting suggests a bright, calm day—ideal for hiking or sightseeing.

5⭐ Holt Trail on Mt Cardigan, NH
https://www.trailspotting.com/2021/10/mt-cardigan-loop-trail.html
3-5 mi · Moderate & Hard | New photo from a recent family jaunt up Holt, showing the profile of this challenging trail.

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A rugged mountain slope rises steeply from the foreground, dotted with green conifers and trees in early autumn hues of amber and rust. Near the top right, a small white observation tower perches on the edge of the ridge, offering a striking contrast against the rocky terrain. Above, the sky is vivid blue with large, billowing clouds casting soft shadows across the landscape.

3⭐ Milan Fire Tower, NH
https://www.trailspotting.com/2025/09/milan-fire-tower-milan-nh.html
0-1 mile ·Easy | Milan Hill State park offers great views and camping spots in Northern NH.

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Tall metal fire lookout tower with a small enclosed observation room at the top, supported by diagonal braces and guy wires, surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Person in a red shirt and cap walking alone on a gravel path through a sun-dappled forest. Tall green trees and ferns line the trail, with sunlight filtering through the canopy and casting soft shadows on the ground, evoking a peaceful, contemplative atmosphere.

iew from a fire tower overlooking a vast forested landscape, with white railings and metal beams in the foreground. Dense green trees stretch across rolling terrain, fading into distant blue mountains under a partly cloudy sky. The scene conveys a sense of elevation, solitude, and expansive wilderness.

Acadia National Park today (Jordan Pond and Schoodic Peninsula). Learn more about the park at https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm and about CAMNET at https://hazecam.net/ and #acadia #interpretation #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #landscapephotography #photography Image credit (1) National Park Service in partnership with Dawnland LLC. and (2) CAMNET and Air Resource Specialists, Inc. #mewx #clouds #maine #firetower #lookout #trails #hiking #airquality #camnet #island

View from the Jordan Pond House camera in Acadia National Park today. Green grass and tables with diners fill the foreground. Trees provide a darker green border to the dining lawn and the blue pond in the center. Above, a blue sky with a collection of gorgeous white clouds.

The view today from the Schoodic Peninsula in Acadia National Park shows off coastal islands under a blue sky containing intriguing cloud forms. Green forests fill the foreground with Mount Desert Island in the back.

Ranger Sarah relaxes inside the Strawberry lookout cabin. The cabin is an excellent example of a C-46 one room cabin plan, which was designed by William Fox. This cabin style is one of the standard building plans used for housing personnel working at intermediate stations and at lookouts.
— at Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

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Ranger Sarah with the Strawberry Butte Fire Tower.
— at Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

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Ranger Sarah at the Strawberry Butte Lookout Cabin. Built in 1941, Strawberry Cabin lies at the top of Strawberry Butte (6,100 feet) in the heart of the Elkhorn Mountains.
— at Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

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