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Summary: This is pleasant hike takes you to one of five remaining fire towers in the Catskills. The trail is marked with red disks and follows old wood roads for the most part. There are several switchbacks as the road winds its way up the mountain. Long gradual sections alternate with short steady climbs, but you will not find anything terribly steep. You pass an old bluestone quarry (a big rock pile) and a lean-to (three-sided shelter) with a privy on the way up. Near the summit is a second lean-to. You can climb the fire tower at the top of Mount Tremper for views of the surrounding mountains. Overlook mountain is due east. Trailhead: From Woodstock, take NY Rte 212 west to for 11 miles to Mount Tremper. Turn right onto Old State Rte 28 (County Rte 40). The trailhead parking is 2.3 miles and on the right side. (Lat:42.0661 Lon:-74.303) Trail Guides for Mount Tremper: Catskill Trails A Rangers Guide to the High Peaks Central by Edward G. Henry (Black Dome Press) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: NYS DEC Forest Ranger Region 3 (845)657-6162 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by George Senft, who has posted 26 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by NEWMS on 10/27/2009 Working on the Catskill Fire Tower Tour. This is one of five in the catskills. Hiked on 10/26/09, great fall day, trail was in great condition, some wet areas on the trail. The view from the summit tower is well worth the three mile journey to the top. 
Reviewed by patsue on 8/18/2009 Strenuous for a couple of flatlanders, we were hurtin the next day. A bear crossed our path at about the halfway point. A lot of the trail was under water due to heavy spring rains. Great views at the top.
Reviewed by James on 8/8/2009 Nice Trail! Unfortunatly the fire tower was closed, which is your only chance for a view. Nonetheless a great time. Wear good hiking boots that support your ankles. 
Reviewed by The_O on 7/6/2009 No view from the top, as the fire tower was closed for construction. According to the ranger I ran into on the hike the tower will be opened again by September.
Reviewed by Billy on 10/15/2007 I like the hike and with no camping gear I would rate it moderately difficult. With gear it can be strenuous. No vistas,but the scenary in the woods was interesting with caves and the one dark pine forest. Bring a walking stick. It'll help brace yourself on the way up and balance yourself on the way down. Lots of loose rocks to roll an ankle on.
Reviewed by Dan on 10/17/2006 Hiked this several times back in early 90's. The lean-to (if it is still there) is a great place to sleep during a thunderstorm. From the pic it looks like they have repaired the fire tower (used to have to climb the rails to get to the first landing). Watch out for rattlers. Nice memories, nice hike.
Reviewed by HCS on 11/5/2005 Did this hike on a great November day sunny high of 55, I took the red trail fron old rt. 28 lots of switchbacks, Tower was locked, nice views, good spring part way up, might be a little long for children.
Reviewed by Brian on 7/25/2005 very nice hike would be very fun in the winter Tower is only open when a volunteer is avaliable to man the tower Views w/o access to the tower are very limited Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New York Hiking, New York Trails, New York Hikes, Ulster County Hiking, Ulster County Trails, Ulster County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||