Trail Run Project Logo

An out-and-back to a 60-foot Fire Tower built in the 1920s that provides excellent 360 views of the Catskill Mountains.


Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

1.2

Miles

1.9

KM

70%

Runnable

2,975' 907 m

High

2,204' 672 m

Low

771' 235 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

28%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · Views

Description

While "just" relatively short out-and-back this trail and ultimate observation point are well worth a runners time and energy. The trail itself is lovely with gnarly roots, groves of ferns, and some decent elevation gain to get the heart pumping.

Most of the trail is uphill with the most challenging section the last 4/10s of a mile, where the elevation gain is about 400 feet.

The fire tower itself has truly wonderful views of the Catskill Mountain Range. During the summer and fall of 2020 the viewing platform was locked, but you can still ascend over 50 feet and enjoy the view.

Contacts

Shared By:

Lou Poulas with improvements by Dan Z

Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 4 votes

#11889

Overall
  4.0 from 4 votes
5 Star
0%
4 Star
100%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#349

in New York

#11,889

Overall
3 Views Last Month
249 Since Oct 11, 2020
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

0%
0%
40%
20%
40%
0%

0 Comments

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

All Clear 36 days ago
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

none

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started.