You may hike to the fire tower and back to the DEC parking lot WITHOUT permission. There will be numerous displays including information on the history of the tower, the Observers who served there, its restoration, the flora and fauna in the area, and a salute to the volunteers who have been caring for the tower.
Balsam Lake Mountain is the westernmost in the Catskill Park and the tower offers an unhindered 360 degree view. Dangers: None known. Balsam Lake and Red Hill fire towers are a great family friendly introduction to the Catskills. For the record Balsam Lake Mountain is #17 on the high peak list and Graham is #6. MOBILE USERS: Phones and Tablets double tap this 360 degree image to go fullscreen. This route reaches the popular fire tower at the top of Balsam Lake Mountain. Access Methods: Foot, ski, and snowshoe The fire tower on the summit offers a panoramic 360-degree view, and the nearby lean-to provides an opportunity for an overnight stay. Balsam Lake Tire Tower Balsam Lake Mountain Fire Tower Arkville, NY, Ulster County, Elevation 3,723′ This is my favorite hike in the Catskills and I’ve done it several times. History: The first fire tower on the top of a mountain in New York State was placed at the summit of Balsam Lake Mountain in 1887. The fire tower a top Balsam Lake Mountain has the highest 360° view in the western portion of the Catskill Forest Preserve. Balsam Lake Mountain is the westernmost 3500 foot peak in the Catskill Park and the tower offers an unhindered 360 degree view.
Balsam Lake Mountain is one of the Catskill Mountains, located in the Town of Hardenburgh, New York, United States.It is the westernmost of the range's 35 High Peaks.Its exact height has not been determined, but the highest contour line on topographic maps, 3,720 feet (1,130 m), is usually given as its elevation.. Balsam Lake Mountain Fire Tower ‘s Centennial Celebration. The Balsam Lake Mountain Fire Observation Station is located at the summit of the mountain of that name in the Town of Hardenburgh, New York, United States. Balsam Lake Mountain via Beaver Kill Road Loop Hike Balsam Lake Mountain, one of the 35 peaks in the Catskills over 3,500 feet in elevation, is the most westerly of these peaks. The Dry Brook Ridge Trail is blazed blue and the Balsam Lake Mountain Trail is blazed red. You’re warmly invited to the. Balsam Lake Mountain Fire Tower Centennial Aug. 2. Double tap again to exit full screen The Dry Brook Ridge Trail is blazed blue and the Balsam Lake Mountain Trail is blazed red.
These towers can are a part of the larger Adirondack fire tower challenge; below are the others we have hiked in that challenge. This was the first fire tower in NY build in 1887. NOTE: As of January 2020, the fire tower is closed for the season. You can contact Bill Fiedler (caretaker) at (607) 221-1277 Please note: Balsam Lake Mountain Fire Tower is on public land. The fire tower at the top offers a spectacular view in all directions. At this point turn left on the red-blazed Balsam Lake Trail.