Trigg Observation Tower
Between 1930 and 1950 8,000 lookouts, of which 2000 remain, were constructed nation-wide. Of these, 600 are in active use for fire detection. Trigg Lookout Tower is the only remaining of the 16 fire lookouts constructed on the Shawnee National Forest. Originally built in 1934 as a 60 ft. wood structure, it was replaced in 1938-39 with a 100-foot-tall steel tower. In 1973, the upper 50 ft of the steel frame was removed, and an observation platform constructed offering vistas of the Shawnee Hills.
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General Information
No trash receptacles - No garbage pick-up provided. Pack it in - Pack it out.
Getting There
Directions
From Vienna travel east on State Hwy 147 for 9.4 miles to the small town of Simpso. Then turn north (left) onto Trigg Tower Road, continue on Trigg Tower Rd. for two miles - Trigg Tower will be on the right side of the road with a small parking lot at the base of the Tower.
From US Hwy 45 head east on Ozark Road. Turn south (right) onto Trigg Tower Road for 4.5 miles. Trigg Tower will be on the left side of the road, with a small parking lot at the base of the Tower.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.