Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station
Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station, Fire lookout station in Hamilton County, United States.
The Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station contains a 35-foot steel frame tower, multiple observer cabins, and remnants of telephone lines along the trail.
The Aermotor Corporation constructed the prefabricated tower in 1917 as part of New York State's forest fire prevention strategy within the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
The station represents the evolution of forest management practices through its architectural elements and operational facilities from different time periods.
Visitors can access the observation station through a hiking trail that leads to panoramic views of the Adirondacks from an elevation of 6,071 feet.
The station grounds include four historical elements: the tower, trail, remnants of a 1949 observer's cabin, and an 1890s stone benchmark.
Location: Hamilton County
GPS coordinates: 43.87238,-74.40102
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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