WMG Hike Day #6 Event Cache

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Hidden : Sunday, August 19, 2012
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WMG HikeDay#6

                                                                                                    

                                                       
 

                                                                          

                                           

Lenox Mountain
                           
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 Now that all of the excitement of the Berkshire GeoBash Mega Event has quieted down, it's time to hit the trails once again and enjoy the beautiful Berkshires! It's been a while since our last outting so it's time to brush the dust off and go climb something!
                                
This hike will take us to the fire tower atop Lenox Mountain at an elevation of 2113'.  The hike is easy to moderate and depending on weather should be an excellent trip for hikers of all skill levels.  Given the summer date, hot conditions should be expected so come prepared with plenty of water, sun screen and bug spray! We'll meet at the parking area at 10am.  
                                 
                                  


About the Lenox Fire Tower:

 

  • In 1915, a 48 fire tower is erected
  • The towns of Lenox, Richmond, and Pittsfield donated $200 toward the purchase of this tower
  • Two miles of phone line is run to this tower
  • In 1952, the state buys the land under the tower and the right of way
  • In 1963, the tower is closed due to the poor condition of the tower
  • In 1966, a new 75 FT tower with a 10 x 10 cab and new fence is built.
  • After the new tower is built, it is dedicated and renamed in the memory of past Chief of Fire Control "Hutchinson", who at the time of his death was the oldest chief in years of service and age
  • In 1970, this tower blew over in a high wind storm
  • In the fall of 1970, the current 68 FT tower is built
  • The tower is last staffed during the 1988 fire season
  • In the winter of 1995, the tower cab and stairs are destroyed by fire
  • The state plans to rebuild this tower accrording to a plan written in 2003
  • The tower steelwork still stands today

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