View of Forest from top of Fire Tower
For sometime now I have been wanting to climb this abandoned fire tower located in the Withlacoochee State Forest at the Richloam Tract. It was always something that was a bit intimidating for me but I finally got the courage to climb it. The tower is open to the public but visitors must climb it at their own risk as posted on the sign by the stairs.
The tower dates back to the around the 1930’s and 40’s and was used to monitor wild fires. Another interesting fact, this tower was used to monitor mustard gas tests that went on in this section of the forest during WWII.
Check out my video below to get an idea of the experience and to see some amazing views from high above the surrounding forest.
My Video
Abandoned Fire Tower in Withlacoochee State Forest
Resources
Richloam Tract at Withlacoochee State Forest
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