Photo Gallery - Stissing Mountain and Ferncliff Forest Fire Towers

Stissing Mountain Fire Tower

Pine Plains, NY

Ferncliff Forest Fire Tower
Rhinebeck, NY

Overnight & Bushwhack to 3 Summits

Not many people summit these 3 peaks in 1 hike.  I did!

Parking: 42.023863, -74.599799 Balsam Lake Mountain Trailhead, Hardenburgh, NY
Miles: 13-16 depending on route
Hours: 9-11

Catskills 3500: 3-Peak Loop

Conquer fifteen miles and 3 peaks over 3500' while getting a taste of the Devil's Path.

Parking: 42.184158,-74.272180 Spruceton Rd, West Kill, NY 
Miles: 15
Hours: 8-10

Adirondack Fire Towers: Goodnow Mountain

This fire tower is a great easy hike for a beginner looking for fantastic views of the Adirondack High Peaks.

Parking: 43.969865, -74.214916 Newcomb, NY.  1.5 miles west of the Adirondack Visitor Interpretive Center
Miles: 4
Hours: 2 + whatever amount of time you spend hanging at the top

Stissing Mountain Fire Tower

Beautiful views of Dutchess County and across the Hudson River to the Catskill region.  Oh yea, and a pretty sunset.

South Beacon Mountain Fire Tower

This is a great out and back hike to do anytime - early morning, after work or mid-day.

Parking: Walcott Ave (9D) & Howland Ave, Beacon, NY

Miles: 3.8

Hours: 2 - 3