Tremper

One of the five Catskills fire tower lookout mountains. Equally famous for its timber rattlesnakes.

Peak Details

Height:  2,730ft  (832m)

Range:  Central Catskills

Level:  Moderate

Scenic:   Very  

Trail Type:  Fully Trailed

 Tremper Hiking Trails & Hikes

fire tower shot from below

Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2023

Everything you need to complete the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge.

scenic catskills view

7 Amazing Scenic Catskills Views You Don’t Know

The best scenic Catskills views? Often, they’re not the ones you'll find in any guidebook.

sunset view from Tremper Mountain fire tower

Tremper Mountain Fire Tower from Willow

A much quieter and more interesting route to Tremper Mountain Fire Tower

footbridge by roadside

Tremper Mountain Fire Tower Classic Hike

Tremper Mountain Fire Tower offers incredible 360° views of dozens of classic Catskill mountains.

catskills rock band, underside

Tanbark Trail (Phoenicia)

A short, steep, rocky intense hike right in the heart of Phoenicia. Lots of dramatic Catskills geology. Two excellent views.

 Seasonal Notes for Tremper

Late Spring / Summer / Fall

In the warmer months, beware the plentiful timber rattlesnakes on Tremper Mountain. They are not normally a bother. Just keep your distance and leash your pets.

 Tremper Topography

 Summit Forecast: Tremper

The page URL below shows the weather at Tremper’s summit for the next six days.

If a foreacast for a peak is not directly available, this page may display a link to a nearby location.

https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Tremper/forecasts/835

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