Views from on High: Fire Tower Trails in the Adirondacks and Catskills

Fire towers evoke images forever linked to Forest Preserve lands. Threatened with destruction, these historical towers are being preserved through the efforts of volunteer organizations throughout the Adirondack & Catskill parks. This guide describes 29 fire tower trails, how to get each, the condition of the tower & whether or not it's open to the public. Incudes historical information & anecdotes, page maps & current & archival photos. To order contact: Adirondack Mountain Club, 814 Goggins Rd., Lake George, NY 12845 or call 800-395-8080.John P. Freeman is the author of 'Views from on High: Fire Tower Trails in the Adirondacks and Catskills' with ISBN 9780935272963 and ISBN 0935272968.