Funk Mountain Lookout

(Last updated October 03, 2003 ) 

General.  North of Conconully.  This is a fire lookout with excellent exposure in all directions.  It can (as of 9/03) be reached with a 2WD pickup truck.  There is no radio gear or antennas at this site.

I visited this site in 9/03 to scope it out for the September VHF contest.  At that time the road was gated about 1/4 mile from the lookout.  At that time the lookout was staffed, so I was able to get into the cab.  The view was fantastic, and it would make a great operating location.  There is plenty of room in the area at the base of the tower.

Driving Instructions:  Take Highway 38 NW out of Conconully and turn NE on 3810 road.  It is easy to find.

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oldlo.jpg (61069 bytes)  This is the "Old" lookout - per Teresa, the Ranger staffing the lookout, it dates back to the turn of the century.  At that time the lookouts camped on top of the hill and periodically climbed the tree to look for fires.