Deadman Lookout
Roosevelt NF
Elevation:10710
Status:Active
Year Built:1939, rebuilt 1961
Structure Type: 40' 14x14 cab(original), C100 steel(current)
Topographical Map
The original L4 structure was located near the present day parking area, on a low rock outcrop near the NGS benchmark "Deadman". The current steel tower, built in 1961, is staffed by volunteers in the summer months, and is open to visitors from 10-4 on weekends. There is an outhouse and picnic facilities nearby. Good views of Rocky Mountain National Park to the south, and Bald Mountain to the north.
How to get there: From CO 14 at Rustic, head north for ~5 miles on RD 69. Make a left(west) at RD 162, which curves north and heads moderately uphill. After ~9 miles, make a left(west) at well marked Deadman Hill Rd. Take this ~14 miles to the Deadman Tower turnoff(FR170). Drive north 3 miles to the tower. All roads are good gravel suitable for passanger cars. Deadman Road closes mid November most years, and typically opens by April to late May, depending on snow conditions.
Visit the National Historic Lookout entry for Deadman Hill.
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