Black Mtn 7/23/17

real3175 · 07-24-2017, 12:09 PM

Beautiful day for a hike yesterday, #8 for me and #7 for my wife. Black is definitely a great hike for those who are in between the beginner and moderate hiker, a lengthier hike with a gradual incline, nothing too difficult. We got there relatively early so the trail head only had a few cars, even when we finished there was still plenty of parking for a beautiful Sunday.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gweil1...57683386024072

Tick Magnet · 07-24-2017, 07:11 PM

Love the trail from the summit to Black Mt. Pond lean-to.

So many good views from there!

Great picts.

EagleCrag · 06-23-2018, 06:53 AM

The guidebook I have is dated 2001 and indicates this tower is in need of repair. Does anyone know what the current status is? Has it been restored?

Lonehiker · 06-23-2018, 03:56 PM

I was up there in 2010, while doing my fire tower run. The tower was extended in height to support communication equipment and is surrounded by a fence. There was a wind turbine powering it. So I would say it's well taken care of.

Hear the Footsteps · 06-23-2018, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleCrag

The guidebook I have is dated 2001 and indicates this tower is in need of repair. Does anyone know what the current status is? Has it been restored?

The Black Mountain Tower is closed to the public.
http://nhlr.org/lookouts/us/ny/black...in-fire-tower/
Don

07-24-2017, 12:09 PM	#1
real3175 Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Rotterdam, NY Posts: 71	Black Mtn 7/23/17 Beautiful day for a hike yesterday, #8 for me and #7 for my wife. Black is definitely a great hike for those who are in between the beginner and moderate hiker, a lengthier hike with a gradual incline, nothing too difficult. We got there relatively early so the trail head only had a few cars, even when we finished there was still plenty of parking for a beautiful Sunday. https://www.flickr.com/photos/gweil1...57683386024072

07-24-2017, 07:11 PM	#2
Tick Magnet Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ballston Lake, NY Posts: 1,235	Love the trail from the summit to Black Mt. Pond lean-to. So many good views from there! Great picts. __________________ Tick Magnet

06-23-2018, 03:56 PM	#4
Lonehiker Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dolgeville Posts: 102	I was up there in 2010, while doing my fire tower run. The tower was extended in height to support communication equipment and is surrounded by a fence. There was a wind turbine powering it. So I would say it's well taken care of. Last edited by Lonehiker; 06-23-2018 at 04:18 PM..

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06-23-2018, 06:53 AM	#3
EagleCrag Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gloversville, NY Posts: 1,239	The guidebook I have is dated 2001 and indicates this tower is in need of repair. Does anyone know what the current status is? Has it been restored?

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