Upper Esopus Fire Tower
Join our outdoor leaders, Bill and Todd, on the first of our Catskills Fire Tower Series hikes to the Upper Esopus fire tower.
Originally located in Venice, Florida, the Upper Esopus fire tower is the most recent addition to the collection of Catskills fire towers, rebuilt on the grounds of the Catskills Visitor Center in 2019. This is the easiest of all the Catskills Fire Tower hikes, as you'll get to enjoy a level, relatively flat walk along the Catskill Interpretive Loop trail -- learning about the history of the Catskills along the way!
Initiated in 2019 and organized by the DEC, the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge rewards hikers for visiting all six of the Catskill fire towers in one calendar year. Complete the challenge with us and get the commemorative patch! Check out the challenge rules here.
WHO: Guardians and friends/family (adults)
WHEN: Sunday, March 10 @ 9 AM ET
WHERE: Catskills Visitor Center
5096 NY 28, Mount Tremper, NY 12457
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Blue adventures are great for first time hikers, people short on time, or folks with small children.
DISTANCE: 1.63 miles
DURATION: 1 - 2 hours
Another Summit
Another Summit organizes and leads outdoor adventure activities — such as walking, hiking, backpacking, and paddling — in the Hudson Valley Region of New York & across the Northeast.
We welcome guardians of all ages and ability levels, including those with accessibility needs, and we work to facilitate access throughout the Hudson Valley and NYC area.
Our outdoor adventures range from beginner to advanced difficulty levels and are led by certified outdoor leaders. Another Summit’s difficulty rating system considers multiple factors, including elevation, terrain, and frequency of rests.
🟪 Purple (easiest) ♿
🟦 Blue (easy)
🟩 Green (moderate)
🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
🟥 Red (strenuous)
⬛ Black (very strenuous)