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Fairview Peak Lookout
(also known as Bohemia Mountain) |
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Click on the lookout to go
inside
the lookout has recently had some minor work preformed on it and seems
to be in great condition |
Administrative agency:
Umpqua NF
Staffing status:
staffed most or all of the season in 2001, again staffed several
months in 2002, apparently also rented early in the summer before
staffing
Elevation:
5933ft
Structure:
1972 53ft treated timber tower with R6 flat cab equipped with
large windows
Access: there are several different ways to get to
the lookout, it can be accessed from Oakridge although that way
contains more gravel road driving and some of the signs are
damaged and missing so given a choice coming from Cottage Grove is
the better way, the road is paved for a good portion, then coming
to a junction with the gravel road, the roads are signed with road
numbers, traveling is then on a long gravel road which at times
seems to be the wrong road due to length and direction traveling,
as you get closer the lookout is visible many times, three of four
miles from the lookout the lookout is signed, and again at every
major junction, no gates are present
Road conditions:
the paved roads are in very good condition, the gravel road is in
pretty good condition the majority of the way, as you approach the
lookout the condition diminishes, the final accent to the lookout
is in bad condition, it is very steep and consists mainly of large
rocks and dirt, no guard rails are present, meeting another
vehicle on this portion might be interesting, I have read about
plans to redo this portion of the road in the future, if not is is
possible to park and walk up the last portion if you chose to
Interior:
the interior contains a propane refrigerator, stove, lights, and
heater, as well as a bed, table, and shelves, the cab is also
equipped with nice large windows which must be very nice to work
with, painting the interior wouldn't hurt
Other structures on summit:
a small building sits under the tower which apparently houses
communication equipment, likely for FS repeaters, a large propane
tank and a newer vault toilet sit next to the tower along with the
picnic table, a second communication building sits in the parking
area along with an antenna tower, another building is present
slightly before you reach the lookout as well
Electric power source:
solar panels are likely mounted on the roof of the lookout, the
lookout radio is apparently powered by these with batteries likely
housed in the building below, the second radio building on the
summit also has a small solar array mounted on it
Other:
rather inappropriately named, Fairview has an excellent view of
the surrounding area, for a Westside lookout you can sure see a
lot from this location, not only is there a very panoramic view of
the surrounding forest for long distances, many major mountains
are also visible, including The Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, and
Mt. Hood, more if you look a little, at least several other
lookouts can also be seen including Mt Scott, Harness, and Illahee
Rock, some buildings in the valley can be seen as well, the
lookout seems to be somewhat popular with visitors, and is close
to the rented Music Guard Station, the large parking area, picnic
table, and vault toilet are a nice touch
Visited:
Dominic Luebbers August 2002 |
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the lookout behind the second radio building
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the large vault toilet sits in front of the rock pile
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Fairview Peak from one of the access roads, if you look carefully you
can see the lookout in this photo |
not shown in the photos below is Bohemia Mountain
one mile SSW of the lookout, which blocks the view in that direction |
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this photo taken from the parking area |
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