Fire Tower Posts

The peak is entirely wooded, but this opening near the top offers quite a bit in terms of views.
Clark Rasmussen

Snowy Mountain

Snowy Mountain is a Fire Tower near Indian Lake, the tallest Fire Tower peak of the 25. Although the peak is wooded, views can be had from the false peak lookout or on top of

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Justin perches up under the tower while everyone adds on a few layers.
Clark Rasmussen

Blue Mountain

The Blue Mountain trail may be a relatively short one, but the elevation gain is challenging, and the views are rewarding, as long as you aren’t in a white out.

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Kevin is examining his own fat here.
Clark Rasmussen

Bald Mountain

Bald Mountain is on the “very short” end of the day climb spectrum, but is no less enjoyable for it. The perfect little hike for a pretty sunrise.

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This tower is one of the taller ones out there, and provides great 360 views.
Clark Rasmussen

Spruce Mountain

Spruce Mountain is a quick and easy Fire Tower that offers pretty good trails and easy hike. This Tower is the farthest south in the ADK and is co-located next to a cell tower. This

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This Fire Tower is one of the highest in the ADK, this view is from about half-way up.
Clark Rasmussen

Wakely Mountain

Wakely Mountain is one of the tallest standing Fire Towers and is also home to a helicopter pad, a notable and uncommon feature. This one is a bit longer and a bit taller than your

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Similar view of the Fire Tower but further down the peak.
Clark Rasmussen

Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain

Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain…Off the Beaten Path… Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain – 2,748′ Poke-O-Moonshine is another sweet one, a great open peak with a solid tower and a light and easy trail. This one is incredibly mild and goes

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The Alpine Freerider is perfect for winter sports and escapades, specifically for carrying snowshoes.
Clark Rasmussen

Owl’s Head Mountain

Owl’s Head Mountain…A Short Venture… Owl’s Head Mountain – 2,748′ Owl’s Head Mountain is another smaller climb and quite enjoyable in the winter. It’s somewhere around the middle in terms of difficulty with the Fire

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This beautiful, calm little body of water is right at the start of the trail up to Kane Mountain.
Clark Rasmussen

Kane Mountain

Kane Mountain…A Short Venture… Kane Mountain – 2,180′ Kane is another one of the very short and very sweet Fire Towers, best paired with another nearby tower or just perfect for a great sunrise hike.

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