Hunter Mountain Fire Tower
Hunter Mountain Fire Tower, Fire lookout tower on Hunter Mountain in Greene County, United States.
The steel tower reaches a height of 60 feet at an elevation of 4,040 feet, marking the highest fire tower location in New York State.
Built in 1917 to replace an original log structure, the tower was moved to its current summit location in 1953 and received National Register status in 1980.
The tower represents forest conservation methods of the early 20th century, when direct observation served as the primary method for detecting wilderness fires.
Visitors can access the tower through the blue-marked Spruceton Trail for a seven-mile round trip or the yellow-marked Colonel's Chair trail for four miles.
The tower cab opens to the public between Memorial Day and Columbus Day weekends, with volunteer interpreters providing information during summer weekends.
Location: Greene County
GPS coordinates: 42.17793,-74.22973
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:39
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