Overlook Mountain Fire Tower - Catskill Mountains, New York

The Overlook Mountain Fire Tower is located on the eastern edge of the Catskills Mountains and in that location, it offers a great view of the Hudson Valley, the Berkshires and Taconic Mountains to the east, the Adirondacks to the north and the Hudson Highlands and Shawangunks to the south.  On a clear day you can literally see several different states including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont.

The Tower is staffed in the summer months by volunteers from the Catskills Fire Tower Project, but even during the off season when the tower's cab in the very top is not open, the tower is a worthy destination with a great view.

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More information on Catskill Hiking
If you are looking for additional resources for hiking and climbing in the Catskills, the Trail Conference publishes the Catskill Trails Map Set, which is the best trail map set for the region with detailed mapping and trail descriptions. The ADK publishes the Guide to Catskill Trails and the AMC publishes the Catskill Mountain Guide, A Comprehensive Guide to Hiking Trails in the Catskills.

Other Catskills maps and guidebooks are available at our bookstore