{"id":965,"date":"2021-08-23T15:35:37","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T15:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cherylhill.net\/firelookouts\/?p=965"},"modified":"2023-01-16T15:49:04","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T15:49:04","slug":"calamity-butte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cherylhill.net\/firelookouts\/2021\/08\/23\/calamity-butte\/","title":{"rendered":"Calamity Butte"},"content":{"rendered":"

Type: 50′ tower with octagonal cab
\nStatus: Staffed
\nElevation: 6,695′
\nVisited: July 3, 2021<\/p>\n

While staying<\/a> at the Fall Mountain Lookout we visited several lookouts in the area. First up today was Calamity Butte. The three mile drive on Road 2860 and 155 to the top was rough and rocky, but we made it in the Outback.<\/p>\n

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I believe this is only the second tower I’ve ever visited with an octagonal cabin (the other was Sisi Butte<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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The original D5 cabin from 1927 is still up here.<\/p>\n

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The views were hazy from California wildfire smoke:<\/p>\n

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There’s also an old garage\/shed.<\/p>\n

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Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Road 28 turn east onto Road 2860. This road climbs roughly for approximately 2.5 miles, makes a sharp right where it becomes Road 155, and continues for about another half mile (also rough) to the lookout.<\/p>\n

More information<\/strong>
\nForest Lookouts<\/a>
\nRex’s Forest Fire Lookout Page<\/a>
\nNational Historic Lookout Register<\/a>
\nPeakbagger<\/a>
\nPanorama Photos<\/a>
\nGeocache<\/a><\/p>\n

History<\/strong><\/p>\n

A lookout cabin was constructed on Calamity Butte in 1927:<\/p>\n

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The current 50′ pole tower was completed in 2001, however the old 1927 cabin was left on the site.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Type: 50′ tower with octagonal cab Status: Staffed Elevation: 6,695′ Visited: July 3, 2021 While staying at the Fall Mountain<\/p>\n

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