![Glade Mountain, 1948](graphics/glade_mtn_1948.jpg)
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Glade Mountain, 1948
![Glade Mountain, 1960s or 70s](graphics/glade_mtn_twr_summer.jpg)
Dolores Geffert Decker
Glade Mountain, 1960s or '70s
Glade Mountain Lookout
San Juan National Forest
Elevation: 9164
Status: Removed
Year Built: 1941
Year Removed: 1970
Structure Type: 14'x14' wood frame cab on 10' log tower
Glade Mtn is at the end of FR-516 , a rough 4-wheel-drive road. A wood tower was operated from 1941-70 when it was burned down after some materials were salvaged. All four guy wire eyebolts and a ground wire can be found, along with some bulldozed footings. Views spotty with some trees and some openings.
Visit the Former Fire Lookout Site Register entry for Glade Mountain.
![Glade Mountain, November, 1960s or 70s](graphics/glade_mtn_twr_nov.jpg)
Dolores Geffert Decker
Glade Mountain, November, 1960s or '70s
![Glade Mountain, interior, 1960s or 70s](graphics/glademtn_twr_cab2.jpg)
Dolores Geffert Decker
Glade Mountain, interior, 1960s or '70s