Shaun Hunter
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05/31/2019
Black Mountain Lookout is the lone destination at the end of a dirt road. It is open to overnight guests from Memorial Day through late October.
Shaun Hunter
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05/31/2019
Set 10 feet above the ground, the lookout has panoramic views stretching from Plumas National Forest to the west to Honey Lake and the low desert to the east.
Shaun Hunter
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05/31/2019
Looking north from the wraparound walkway of the tower.
Shaun Hunter
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05/31/2019
The inside is stocked with appliances run from the tower's electricity.
Shaun Hunter
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05/31/2019
A stove and fridge are available for guests.
Shaun Hunter
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05/31/2019
Two single beds sit beneath the 360-degree windows.
Shaun Hunter
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05/31/2019
The tower has a small heater to keep nights warm on the cool mountaintop.
Shaun Hunter
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05/31/2019
Black Mountain Lookout Tower.
Shaun Hunter
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05/31/2019
The lookout tower has a separate vault toilet.
Shaun Hunter
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05/31/2019
Walkways offer panoramic views.
Shaun Hunter
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Sunset air atop Black Mountain.
Shaun Hunter
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05/31/2019
Cool summer sunset on Black Mountain.
Shaun Hunter
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05/31/2019
Stargazing is one of the activities that the lookout tower's high location is great for.