Two Local Firetowers added to Catskills Firetower Challenge
Earlier efforts to rise above the mostly vegetated summits of the Catskills and get a view sometimes involved erecting a structure. The construction of fire towers, originally to help protect our forests, has created numerous recreational destinations for today's view seekers. Today marks the last day to complete the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge by hiking six towers. And tomorrow is the first day to undertake this challenge by hiking eight fire towers.
Welcome, Bramley Mountain and Mount Utsayantha!
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Village of Stamford Deputy Mayor Jim Kopp said, “The Village of Stamford is honored to now be included in the DEC program. On Mount Utsayantha is a 20-acre park with scenic trails, fire pits, a composting restroom, and the iconic Fire Tower at its summit. This is a great boost to tourism for all of Delaware County.”
This Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2026 Now Include:
- Balsam Lake Mountain (Hardenburgh)
- Hunter Mountain (Hunter)
- Overlook Mountain (Woodstock)
- Red Hill Mountain (Denning)
- Tremper Mountain (Shandaken)
- Upper Esopus Fire Tower (Catskills Visitor Center – Mt. Tremper)
- Mt. Utsayantha Fire Tower (Stamford)
- Bramley Mountain Fire Tower (Delhi)