RED HILL – TOWN OF DENNING – ELEVATION 2,990′ History: This 60-foot fire tower was constructed in 1921 and is listed on the National Historic Lookout Register and has been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. The Red Hill Tower offers an unsurpassed view of the Catskill High Peaks to the west and north, along […]

A new trail, completed at the beginning of 2021 takes you to the top of Red Hill where you can also climb the Red Hill Fire Tower. Follow the blue-marked Red Hill Tower Trail for 1.4 miles from the trailhead on Denning Road in Claryville, NY. When you reach the junction where a yellow-marked trail […]

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On the eve of Saturday September 2nd, find a place with a view of your favorite fire tower on the horizon for the 10th annual Lighting of the Fire Towers event! Meant to showcase the history of the Catskill fire towers, find an area in your neighborhood where you have a view of one of […]

Hike to Red Hill Fire Tower on Saturday, March 5th and get one step closer to completing the 2022 Catskill Fire Tower Challenge! A guided hike that will leave from the Denning Road Trailhead at 9am, this is a brand new moderate trail that is 4 miles roundtrip (out and back) to the fire tower. […]