Mount Tremper Fire Tower Hike - Catskills Fire Tower Challenge
Mount Tremper (2,730’) rises high above the Esopus Creek near the hamlets of Phoenicia and Mount Tremper in the east-central Catskills. It is home to the Mount Tremper Fire Tower, one of the six fire towers in the Catskill Park and part of the Catskill Fire Tower Challenge.
We climbed Mount Tremper via the Willow Trail and Warner Creek Trail. For the hike, the Willow Trail begins at the Willow Trailhead on Jessup Road. From the trailhead it’s 3.8 miles to the summit of Mount Tremper and the Mount Tremper Fire Tower. The first 1.6 miles follows the Willow Trail and then you join the Warner Creek Trail for the remaining 2.2 miles. At the summit of the mountain sits the Mount Tremper Fire Tower. The Mount Tremper Fire Tower is part of the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge and is open to the public at all times. We took our time to enjoy the view from the top, have some snacks and then headed back down the way we came.
This is a 7.6 mile moderate hike with around 1900 feet of elevation gain along the way. This is solidly a moderate hike, though the length may make it more on the strenuous side of moderate for some. The only water along this route is the spring you’ll pass about 1.4 miles up the Willow Trail.
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We climbed Mount Tremper via the Willow Trail and Warner Creek Trail. For the hike, the Willow Trail begins at the Willow Trailhead on Jessup Road. From the trailhead it’s 3.8 miles to the summit of Mount Tremper and the Mount Tremper Fire Tower. The first 1.6 miles follows the Willow Trail and then you join the Warner Creek Trail for the remaining 2.2 miles. At the summit of the mountain sits the Mount Tremper Fire Tower. The Mount Tremper Fire Tower is part of the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge and is open to the public at all times. We took our time to enjoy the view from the top, have some snacks and then headed back down the way we came.
This is a 7.6 mile moderate hike with around 1900 feet of elevation gain along the way. This is solidly a moderate hike, though the length may make it more on the strenuous side of moderate for some. The only water along this route is the spring you’ll pass about 1.4 miles up the Willow Trail.
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You can find more information about this hike on:- The NYNJ Trail Conference's Catskill Trails Map Set
- National Geographic's Trails Illustrated Map for the Catskill Park
- Catskill Trails Guidebook from ADK
- Hiking the Catskills Guidebook
- Guide to the Catskill Fire Tower Challenge
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Advice and Recommended Gear:
Gear we used on this hike:
- Goodr Sunglasses
- Osprey Talon 22 Pack
- Altra Lone Peak Shoes
- Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles
- Darn Tough Socks
- Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
- Nalgene 32-ounce Wide-Mouth Water Bottles
- Energizer LED Headlamp
- Patagonia Nine Trails Shorts
- NEMO Chipper Reclaimed Closed-Cell Foam Seat Pad
- Garmin Instinct Watches
- Garmin inReach Plus GPS
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- Weather: Check the weather forecast before your hike and be prepared for changes in conditions. Weather can be unpredictable, so bring appropriate clothing and gear.
- Safety: Some sections of the trail can be steep and rocky, so use caution and watch your footing. It's also a good idea to hike with a friend or let someone know about your hiking plans.
- Leave No Trace: As with any outdoor activity, remember to follow the principles of Leave No Trace. Pack out any trash, stay on the trail, and be respectful of the natural environment.
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