02-05-2025
Vermont to begin restoring 1930s-era fire towers across state
MONTPELIER, Vt, (ABC22/FOX44) – Vermont's Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation says it has dedicated more than $500,000 to restore and maintain fire towers across Vermont, beginning this summer.
The fire towers were built in the 1930s to monitor forest fires. Today, they mainly serve a 'recreational purpose, the department says.
The Bear Hill fire tower at Allis State Park will be the first to close from May 1 to June 15. Burke Mountain fire tower will then close to the public from May 15 to July 31.
Shorter closures will occur at Okemo Mountain, Bald Mountain, Spruce Mountain, Mt. Olga and Elmore Mountain while workers install railings. This work is expected to extend into Spring 2026.
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Additional information and updated closures can be found on Trail Finder.
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