Join one of the Catskill Stewards for our final fire tower hike to the Tremper Mountain Fire Tower—one of the six towers featured in the 2025 Catskill Fire Tower Challenge, which is organized by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

This is a challenging 7.6-mile round-trip hike with a steep, rocky ascent of about 1500 feet from the Jessop Road Trailhead. Along the way, enjoy the beauty of the forest, and at the summit take in stunning 360-degree views from the top cab of the fire tower.

Note: the hike to the tower is with the fire tower steward; hikers will return on their own.

Event Duration: 7.6 miles, 5-6 hours

Level of Difficulty:  Difficult

Leader: Catskill Steward

Bring: Lunch/ snack, water/ drink, sunscreen, appropriate layers, rain gear,  and footwear.

Registration required by October 7.  Use registration form below to register.

PLEASE contact the leader and cancel if you are not able to come as others may want to take your place.

This event is limited to 12 participants.

Dogs allowed:   Yes, leashed only.

Questions about this event can be directed to: fparnell@catskillcenter.org

or (845) 688-3369

Driving Directions: From State Route 28 turn onto State Route 212 and proceed 4.1 miles to Willow and then turn left onto Van Wagner Road. Go a short distance then turn left onto Jessop Road. Proceed just over one mile and the trailhead will be on your left.

From Bearsville, take State Route 212 5.4 miles to Willow and turn right onto Van Wagner Road. Go a short distance then turn left onto Jessop Road. Proceed just over one mile and the trailhead will be on your left.

GPS coordinates: 42.07804, -74.24305

After you press “Submit” below the registration form, you will see a screen that says “Your registration has been submitted”. If you do not, an error has occurred. Please resubmit, being sure to complete all fields. You should receive a message from the leader acknowledging your registration.

Register: