RoySwkr
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For many years, the Glastenbury Mtn fire tower has been identified as the point on the Long Trail from which the most wilderness is visible. Now that much of the land has come into Federal ownership, a push is on to turn it into Congressionally-designated Wilderness. I find it interesting that the environmental group Forest Watch specifically states in their proposal that the fire tower will be allowed to remain. Either they have recognized the recreational and historic value of the fire tower, or they realize that enough other people do that any Wilderness proposal which requires removal would be a non-starter.
The last time I was there, it was a muggy day and haze prevented distant views. However a few seconds climb changed me from sweating like a pig to cooling in the breeze.
The last time I was there, it was a muggy day and haze prevented distant views. However a few seconds climb changed me from sweating like a pig to cooling in the breeze.