Events

Hike To Balsam Lake Fire Tower

Location

Balsam Lake Mountain Fire Tower
Dry Brook Ridge Trailhead on Mill Brook Road
Margaretville, NY 12455

County: Ulster
Region: Mid Hudson

Date(s)

• September 18, 2025, 10:00AM

Detailed Times/Hours Join one of our Catskill Stewards for this 6 mile, out-and-back hike to the top of Balsam Lake Mountain.

Don’t miss out on your chance to climb the fire tower and enjoy the views. This is a great way to work on completing the 2025 Catskill Fire Tower Challenge, which is organized by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

We’ll meet at the Dry Brook Ridge trailhead on Mill Brook Road in Arkville at 10 am.

Please wear appropriate footwear and bring water.

This event is FREE with a suggested donation of $10.00. Registration is required.

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Join one of our Catskill Stewards for this 6 mile, out-and-back hike to the top of Balsam Lake Mountain. Don’t miss out on your chance to climb the fire tower and enjoy the views. This is a great way to work on completing the 2025 Catskill Fire Tower Challenge, which is organized by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. We’ll meet at the Dry Brook Ridge trailhead on Mill Brook Road in Arkville at 10 am. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring water. Organization Hosting the Event Catskill Center Phone Number ((84) 5)8-0684

Registration

Advance registration required.
Register by September 11, 2025. Visit https://givebutter.com/3TqqQ0 to register for this event. Contact Info@catskillcenter.org with any questions

Additional Information

Expect some steep sections of trail

Trip Duration (hours): 2
Difficulty: Moderate
Length (miles): 6
Boots Needed: No

Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No