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on February 10, 2021February 23, 2021Catskills Fire Towers Hiking

New Trail to Red Hill Fire Tower

As we reported on our post about the original trail up to Red Hill fire tower, there is a new trail cut from Denning! The …

on September 23, 2020September 23, 2020Camping Catskills Family Friendly Fire Towers Hiking

Hunter Mountain Catskills

Hunter Mountain is the second highest peak in the Catskills and the highest peak in New York with a Fire Tower. Hunter has a complex …

Observers cabin on Red Hill in the Catskills

on September 15, 2020February 22, 2021Catskills Family Friendly Fire Towers Hiking

Red Hill Fire Tower Catskills

Red Hill Fire Tower, one of five restored towers in the Catskills, gives the hiker a relatively short 1.4-mile walk and a stiff climb of …

on March 29, 2020July 4, 2020Adirondacks Camping Catskills Fire Towers Hiking

COVID-19 Hiking and Camping: NYS Fire Towers Closed

As we have all been asked to be socially responsible and practice social distancing during the COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) outbreak, it is hard to do …

on July 10, 2018February 10, 2021Catskills Fire Towers Hiking Venture Out

Best Hikes: Hunter Mountain via Becker Hollow & Devil’s Path

There are many ways up the Catskill’s second-highest summit. Ranging from moderate to difficult makes reaching the fire tower views doable for most people. With …

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Please note changes in access and rules for hiking and camping in the Adirondacks and Catskills during the COVID-19 outbreak. Please act responsibly during this stressful period. Please read the DEC info carefully. Read more here!