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RADIO TOWER LbNA #28772 (ARCHIVED)

Owner:Adoptable
Plant date:Feb 12, 2007
Location:
City:Florence
County:Lane
State:Oregon
Boxes:1
Planted by:Heron-A-Foot
Found by: lionsmane
Last found:Oct 15, 2009
Status:FFr
Last edited:Feb 12, 2007
When driving to, thru or from Florence have you noticed a tower with a red light way up on the mountain top across the river SE of town? That is where Florence’s radio translators, cell towers and telecommunication equipment are located because of the unobstructed airway. It is exactly that feature which makes the views from this spot worth the hike.

Driving Directions: From Florence go South on Hwy 101 across the bridge and start up the hill. Turn left on Glenada Rd. (just past the Pier Point Inn – signs say “Glenada Rd”, “Cemetery” & “No Outlet”). Follow Glenada Rd. down the roller coaster hill, around the curve to the right and start uphill again. Turn left on Glenada Rd. E. After a very short distance the road will divide 3 ways – take the middle road for approx. 1 mi. to a yellow multi-locked gate. It is a one-lane gravel road with many potholes but we have driven it in a 2-WD minivan. There will be a wide spot on the left side just before the gate where 1 vehicle can park without blocking the road. This area is posted “No Unauthorized Vehicles Allowed” and beyond the gate is private property but foot traffic is fine as long as you respect the environment and the equipment.

Clues: Hike up, up, up the gravel road, stopping to catch your breath and enjoy the breathtaking views, until the road levels for a little way. The towers are now in view and the road will become a hub of 6 roads. If the main road you're on is #1 then you should follow #4 no matter which direction you count. Begin climbing up again to the top. Walk around as much of the perimeter as you can – there is a different spectacular view in each direction.

Oh yes, a very small Radio Tower is waiting under the NW corner of the front porch to K 276 IH. Please recover with the shingle pieces that are placed to keep it dry.