Adirondack Hiking
Swede Mountain Trail is a short, 1.8-mile round-trip trek accessible from State Route 8. This trail is located in Warren County (11 miles from Brant Lake & 5.5 miles west of Hague) and will soon be added to the Adirondack Fire Tower Challenge.The...
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Stillwater is located at the westernmost periphery of the Park. The fire tower was recently renovated and reopened in July 2016, and as a result is in great shape. There are gorgeous views both from the summit and the fire tower.
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A close second in line to Belfry when it comes to the easiest fire tower climb, Cathedral Rock is a perfect hike for families because of its minimal elevation gain and short ascent to the summit. While not quite as accessible as Belfry from many areas of the Adirondacks, the view from the fire tower makes the drive worth it!
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Arguably the easiest and definitely the shortest of the fire tower climbs, Belfry Mountain is a perfect quick hike to a great view, a rare find for such a small elevation gain!
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One of the more moderate (and best named!) fire tower trips, Poke-O-Moonshine is a great choice for climbers and hikers alike. The hiking trail wraps its way gradually up the mountain, while rock climbers can set a route to the top along the exposed rock face the mountain is known for.
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