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.
Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2025
Everything you need to know about completing the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge in 2025.
Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower Southern Approach from Route 9N
One of the most iconic destinations in the Adirondacks.
Ferncliff Forest Fire Tower
This Ferncliff Forest Fire Tower hike offers easy, delightful trails that lead to stunning 360° views of the surrounding Hudson Valley. Here’s everything you need to know.
Hunter Mountain via Becker Hollow Trail
The shortest route to highest-situated fire tower in New York State is one of its steepest trails.
The 7 Best Hikes Near Woodstock NY
The very best hikes near Woodstock, New York. And they’re all family-friendly!
Overlook Mountain from Platte Clove
A deeply lovely route through some of the Catskills’ most beautiful terrain.
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.
Hadley Mountain Fire Tower
Delightful trails and gorgeous views. Hadley Mountain Fire Tower has a lot you’ll love.
Mount Beacon Fire Tower via Casino Trail
The short and very scenic route to Mount Beacon’s Fire Tower.
Stissing Mountain from Thompson Pond
A fun new route up the steep and rugged eastern 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 Hike
Incredible 360° wilderness views make this hike spectacular at any time of year.
How to Plan Your First Sunrise Hike
What to bring, when to go, what to expect. Everything you need to know.
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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Tremper Mountain Fire Tower from Willow
A much quieter and more interesting route to Tremper Mountain Fire Tower
