Balsam Lake Fire Tower
Join our outdoor leaders, Bill and Todd, for the third installment of our Catskills Fire Tower Series.
On this 4.2-mile out-and-back adventure we will enjoy a moderate climb past massive glacial erratics, through mixed hardwood forest up to the stand of balsam fir trees surrounding the fire tower that bears their name. From the fire tower you'll get to enjoy a 360-degree view of the Catskills.
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. Missed hiking a tower with us? Worry not! There will be multiple opportunities to hike each tower in 2024.
WHO: Guardians and friends/family (adults)
WHEN: Sunday, May 12 @ 9 AM ET
WHERE: Balsam Lake Trail Parking
Balsam Lake Trail Parking, 2CF2+H4 Livingston Manor, NY 12758
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
Yellow adventures are great for people who are looking to spend several hours on the trail.
DISTANCE: 4.2 miles
DURATION: 3 - 4 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)