Kearsarge North and Carrigain Fire Towers to Close for Repairs

[MichaelJ]

Starting the week of August 6, 2012 Kearsarge Fire Tower will be undergoing a 2 -3 week maintenance project.
The Carrigain Fire Tower project will start approximately the week of August 27, 2012 and will continue for 1-2 weeks.

The towers will not be open to the public during these times. Dates are approximate and subject to change.

I am assuming it's Kearsarge North, not South, since that's in the Saco Ranger District.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/whitemountain/alerts-notices/?aid=13445

 

[peakbagger]

Well there is always the Mondanock (VT), Milan Hill, Magalloway Mtn and Signal Mtn firetowers on the either side of the forest for those who need their tower fix.

 

[vegematic]

Thanks for that. Carrigain's coming up soon for me and I'd hate to not have the tower open when I get there. And I second peakbagger's recommendation for Vermont Monadnock. It's a great little hike.
-vegematic

 

[JustJoe]

That's too bad. That date for Carrigain could spoil the efforts of the Carrigain FOT48 team.

 

[MichaelJ]

I've seen a photo of a temporary sign at the Signal Ridge Trail explaining the Carrigain Tower repair closure and giving an estimated timeframe of Aug 20-Sep 3.