Fire Tower Hikes
Read 5½ Catskills Fire Tower Hikes You Can Absolutely Do — everything you need to know about the five classic Catskills fire towers, plus the newest (sixth) addition. Get the gear and maps you’ll need to hike safely.
Mount Beacon Fire Tower via Casino Trail
The short and very scenic route to Mount Beacon’s Fire Tower.
Stissing Mountain: New Trail from Thompson Pond
A super fun new route (currently under construction) up a steep rugged side of Stissing Mountain.
Stissing Mountain Fire Tower (Classic Trail)
A short, sharp huffer-hike to a very tall fire tower with amazing views of the Catskills and Taconics.
Balsam Lake Fire Tower (updated)
Incredible 360° wilderness views make this hike spectacular at any time of year.
Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2023
Everything you need to complete the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge.
How to Plan Your First Sunrise Hike
What to bring, when to go, what to expect. Everything you need to know.
5 Best Hiking Trails Near Woodstock
Here are the best hiking trails near Woodstock, New York. All kid-friendly so the whole family can enjoy a deep nature excursion.
Red Hill Fire Tower from Denning
This new route to Red Hill Fire Tower is a little longer and tougher than the classic route, but so much sweeter.
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Hadley Mountain Fire Tower
Delightful hike, sometimes steep, but a very rewarding payoff from Hadley Mountain Fire Tower.
Tremper Mountain Fire Tower from Willow
A much quieter and more interesting route to Tremper Mountain Fire Tower
Bramley Mountain Fire Tower (Kaatscast)
At Bramley Mountain, in the western Catskills, the fire tower was dismantled in the 1970s, but a local family has been keeping it safe in a nearby barn…
Hunter Mountain Fire Tower (Best Route)
This moderate and very scenic hike can be completed in 4-5 hrs. This is the easiest route to climb Hunter Mountain.
Hunter Mountain (Loop)
Hike over Hunter’s massive, gorgeous and super-scenic summit to descend via the Devil’s Path for a rugged walk-out — with a short side-quest to Southwest Hunter.
Red Hill Fire Tower Classic Trail
This short, easy hike up beautifully-maintained trail in bucolic New York leads to dramatic views of the Southern and Western Catskills.
Overlook Mountain Trail
You can hike up Overlook Mountain’s easy trail in about an hour. The fire tower at the end of this short trail is positioned to give one of the most dramatic views in the Catskills.
