Overlook Mountain Fire Tower
Overlook Mountain Fire Tower
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Overlook Mountain Fire Tower
Hiking
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Running
5.0
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Mountain biking
5.0
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Tips
January 11, 2024
Mountain biking
The fire tower was built in 1950 and is one of 5 remaining fire towers in the Catskill Park.
June 8, 2022
Hiking
January 13, 2024
Running
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48
hikers
5.63km
01:54
420m
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The Overlook Spur Trail offers a moderate hiking experience, leading you up a continuous uphill climb on a wide gravel road. As you ascend, the scenery improves, culminating in expansive…
8
hikers
25.3km
08:23
940m
940m
Embark on a challenging hiking adventure on the Indian Head Mountain and Echo Lake via Overlook Trail, a difficult route spanning 15.7 miles (25.3 km). You will ascend 3084 feet…
4.4
(10)
251
hikers
7.41km
02:31
400m
400m
Hike the moderate 4.6-mile Overlook Spur Trail to a fire tower and historic ruins, with 360-degree views of the Hudson Valley.
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Elevation 930 m
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