Red Hill Fire Observation Station
Red Hill Fire Observation Station, Fire lookout station in Ulster County, US.
Description
Red Hill Fire Observation Station is a fire lookout tower in Ulster County situated at an elevation of 2,980 feet (908 meters). The structure with its attached observer cabin provides views across the Catskill Mountains region.
History
The tower was built in 1920 by the Aermotor Windmill Company and served as a key tool for forest fire detection for decades. Monitoring operations ended in 1990 when regular patrols were discontinued.
Culture
The station represents an era when forest protection was new, with its observer cabin from 1931 being among New York's oldest. People came here to spot fires early and protect the surrounding woods.
Practical
A marked hiking trail of about 1.5 miles leads to the tower and is accessible year-round. Volunteer guides are present on weekends from late June through early October.
Did you know?
The tower is the southernmost fire observation point in Catskill Park and operated longer than any other in the region. Its elevation and location made it a valuable early-warning system for forest fires.
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