Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain Fire Observation Station
Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain Fire Observation Station, Fire lookout station in Essex County, United States.
The 40-foot steel frame tower sits atop Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain at 2,165 feet elevation, providing extensive views of the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain.
The observation station, constructed in 1917 by Aermotor Windmill Company, served as a critical fire monitoring post during the early development of forest management systems.
The station represents the evolution of forest conservation practices in New York State, leading to its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
Two trails lead to the summit: the shorter but steeper Ranger's Trail and the longer but gentler Observer's Trail, both starting near Route 9.
The mountain's name derives from Algonquin words 'pohqui' meaning broken and 'moosie' meaning smooth, later transformed by early settlers into Poke-O-Moonshine.
Location: Essex County
Inception: 1917
GPS coordinates: 44.40171,-73.51306
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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