Hiking Fire Lookouts New York

ebook A Guide to the State's Best Lookout Tower Hikes

By Dan Szczesny

cover image of Hiking Fire Lookouts New York

Sign up to save your library

With an OverDrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for at-a-glance information about availability. Find out more about OverDrive accounts.

   Not today

Find this title in Libby, the library reading app by OverDrive.

Download Libby on the App Store Download Libby on Google Play

Search for a digital library with this title

Title found at these libraries:

Library Name Distance
Loading...

Experience New York's most spectacular fire lookouts that provide panoramic views of the Northeast's most breathtaking landscapes

This meticulously researched guide features 40 carefully selected hikes leading to New York's accessible fire lookout towers, from challenging Adirondack ascents to family-friendly Catskill climbs. Each trail description includes:

  • Detailed trailhead directions and GPS coordinates
  • Full-color topographic maps and over 200 stunning photographs
  • Trail difficulty ratings and estimated hiking times
  • Historical background of each fire tower
  • Seasonal highlights and best times to visit
  • Written by seasoned outdoor journalist and AMC 4,000-footer club member Dan Szczesny, this guide helps both novice and experienced hikers safely navigate to these elevated vantage points that once served as crucial fire detection stations. Whether you're seeking solitude in nature, a challenging workout, or the perfect sunset photo opportunity, these locations deliver amazing views of New York's wild landscapes.

    Hiking Fire Lookouts New York