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- Place Types Tourist attraction
- Address Hot Springs, NC 28743, USA
- Coordinate 35.9271655,-82.8049491
- Website Unknown
- Rating 4.9
- Compound Code W5GW+V2 Hot Springs, North Caro
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I visited Rich Mountain Fire tower from an Appalachian Trail section hike starting at Allen’s Gap southbound March 2021. Extraordinary 360 views from this fire tower. Steep metal steps going to covered tower platform with solid handrails. Solid Industrial Metal vented floor. Amazing place to experience Rich Mountain.
Freaking amazing views. Except for the repeater/cell tower it’s unobstructed 360 and incredible. You can drive all the way up but you need to be a good driver due to it being a gravel road with soft, muddy spots. We would’ve hiked if we’d had time- I’m sure that’s the best way to arrive!
We hiked the Appalachian Trail to Rich Mountain Lookout Tower. Form the parking at Tanyard Gap off US-25 just north of Hot Springs, it's about 5 miles round trip to the tower. All uphill on the way there and then all downhill on the way back. This is one of the few lookout towers that you can climb and get views. The views of the surrounding mountains are great from the top. Overall, a great hike near Hot Springs.
No fast food restaurant. Bugs. Too much sun. Dirt everywhere.nnHa just kidding. Awesome views. Def worth the short drive.
Fire tower has been updated and is a great experience. Its very safe now. The view is great.
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