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2.1 miles
Distance
1,591 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
3,752 ft
High Point
1,554 ft
Altitude change
2,198 ft
Altitude min
2,198 ft
Altitude start
3,753 ft
Altitude end
13.9%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
60.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
509 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
Blue Mountain Fire Tower Details
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Riding AreaBlue Mountain Wild Forest
Blue Mountain Lake, New York -
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Local Popularity100 in Hiking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeWilderness Trail
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerNew York State
New York State DEC hiking trail to the top of Blue Mountain. First mile is easy to moderate hiking, while the second mile becomes steeper, mostly solid rock. May be slippery during wet seasons/rain. There is a cell tower at the top of the mountain so cellphone coverage is surprisingly strong for an Adirondack mountain.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Mountain Fire Tower
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Where is Blue Mountain Fire Tower located?
Blue Mountain Fire Tower is located in Blue Mountain Wild Forest, Blue Mountain Lake, New York, United States. It is part of the Blue Mountain Wild Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.87451, -74.43074.
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How hard is Blue Mountain Fire Tower?
Blue Mountain Fire Tower is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Blue Mountain Fire Tower?
Blue Mountain Fire Tower has 1,591 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,198 ft to 3,752 ft.
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Is Blue Mountain Fire Tower a point to point trail?
Blue Mountain Fire Tower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
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