Hiking Fire Lookouts New York
A Guide to the State's Best Lookout Tower Hikes
by Dan Szczesny
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Pub Date 5 Aug 2025 | Archive Date 8 Aug 2025
The Globe Pequot Publishing Group, Inc. | Falcon Guides
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Description
Experience New York's most spectacular fire lookouts that provide panoramic views of the Northeast's most breathtaking landscapes
This meticulously researched guide features 40 carefully selected hikes leading to New York's accessible fire lookout towers, from challenging Adirondack ascents to family-friendly Catskill climbs. Each trail description includes:
Written by seasoned outdoor journalist and AMC 4,000-footer club member Dan Szczesny, this guide helps both novice and experienced hikers safely navigate to these elevated vantage points that once served as crucial fire detection stations. Whether you're seeking solitude in nature, a challenging workout, or the perfect sunset photo opportunity, these locations deliver amazing views of New York's wild landscapes.
This meticulously researched guide features 40 carefully selected hikes leading to New York's accessible fire lookout towers, from challenging Adirondack ascents to family-friendly Catskill climbs. Each trail description includes:
- Detailed trailhead directions and GPS coordinates
- Full-color topographic maps and over 200 stunning photographs
- Trail difficulty ratings and estimated hiking times
- Historical background of each fire tower
- Seasonal highlights and best times to visit
Written by seasoned outdoor journalist and AMC 4,000-footer club member Dan Szczesny, this guide helps both novice and experienced hikers safely navigate to these elevated vantage points that once served as crucial fire detection stations. Whether you're seeking solitude in nature, a challenging workout, or the perfect sunset photo opportunity, these locations deliver amazing views of New York's wild landscapes.
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781493084166 |
| PRICE | US$24.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 224 |
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