Adirondack Hiking
While the Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower was closed for a number of years, efforts to restore it in recent years paid off and as of September 2015, the tower is open to hikers! Lucky for us, because when the weather is nice, the view from the top is unforgettable.
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In 1916 the Wakely Mountain fire tower was rebuilt to be the highest in the Adirondacks, and as far as we know, this still holds true. The views from the tower are expansive and well worth the family-friendly hike up!
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Hike Blue Mountain in the central Adirondacks — a 4-mile, 1,560-ft climb to one of the park's most storied fire towers. Trail guide, map, and tips inside.
Lyon Mountain is one of the toughest fire tower hikes, with an elevation higher than one of the official 46ers, it marks the highest point in Clinton County. Given its more northerly location than the other fire tower hikes, the tower provides you with unique views of Montreal’s skyline to the north and Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains to the east.
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Hike St. Regis Mountain in the northern Adirondacks — 6.6 miles, 1,266 ft of gain, near 360° views and NY's longest-operating historic fire tower.
