Fire Tower Posts

Justin approves, and checks another tower off the list.
Clark Rasmussen

Hadley Mountain

Hadley Mountain…Open and Inviting… Hadley Mountain – 2,680′ Hadley has a much larger and flatter peak than the typical Adirondack peak, but the views here are fairly open and great, although you will have to

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We arrived on the peak here right in time for sunrise.
Clark Rasmussen

Goodnow Mountain

Goodnow Mountain…Short and Sweet… Goodnow Mountain – 2,748′ Many Fire Towers in the ADK are short, casual climbs. In fact, most trails and climbs in general can be quite leisurely, with the mammoth High Peaks

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The Tower on Belfry is not very large but does get you up above the tree line.
Clark Rasmussen

Belfry Mountain

Belfry Mountain…Not Really a Climb… Belfry Mountain – 1,840′ One of the shortest Fire Towers and one of the shortest “trails,” Belfry is basically pit-stop with some decent views attached. Most of the nearly half

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A closer pictures of some nearby lakes.
Clark Rasmussen

Saint Regis Mountain

Saint Regis Mountain…Special Two for One… St. Regis Mountain – 2,874′ St. Regis is a fairly short out-and-back that has the distinguished title of being both a Saranac 6er and a Fire Tower. This climb

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On a bright day, Hurricane can provide beautiful views of the surrounding peaks.
Clark Rasmussen

Hurricane Mountain

Hurricane Mountain offers some of the best views among the Fire Towers and is on our short list for fun, easy and repeatable.

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