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Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station — photo · Hugo Stachel · Google
§ Attractions · Blue Mountain Lake

Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station.

Observatories·Blue Mountain Lake, NY·43.87°N 74.40°W

A summit fire tower where history meets unobstructed Adirondack panorama

Rated4.9 / 594 reviews · Google
Telephone(166) 619-5180
Found inBlue Mountain Lake, NY
Charted at43.87°N 74.40°Won the Atlas
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Observatories · Blue Mountain LakeEntry revised Sep 1, 2026
§ No. I · Field Notes

About Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station.

Blue Mountain provides one of the most satisfying fire tower climbs in the Adirondacks. This genuine summit effort rewards hikers with sweeping views and a real sense of history at the top, from one of the region's most storied fire towers. The trail covers a distance of 4 miles round trip, with an elevation of 3,759 feet and an ascent of 1,560 feet. Located in Blue Mountain Lake in the Central Adirondacks, the base of the mountain also features a world-class museum, enhancing the overall visitor experience.
§ No. II · The Particulars

Hours, facts & the front desk.

§ No. II

The front desk.

Blue Mountain Lake, NY
Telephone(166) 619-5180Websitepureadirondacks.com
§ No. III · Getting Here

Where it sits.

Blue Mountain Lake Region
The Address

Blue Mountain Trail
Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812

43.8724°N · 74.4010°W

Directions
Drive In From
New York City274 mi · 5h
Albany113 mi · 2h 0m
Boston248 mi · 4h 30m
Montreal150 mi · 2h 45m
Syracuse131 mi · 2h 30m
Buffalo294 mi · 5h 15m

Approximate by-car estimates from the metros most visitors come from.

§ No. IV · The Plates

Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station, observed.

7 plates on file
Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station — plate IPlate I — the leaderPhotograph · Ryan Lynch · Google
Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station — plate IIPlate IIPhotograph · Nick Nolkemper · Google
Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station — plate IIIPlate IIIPhotograph · Tina Schwind · Google
Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station — plate IVPlate IVPhotograph · Brittany Juravich · Google
Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station — plate VPlate VPhotograph · Nick Nolkemper · Google
Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station — plate VIPlate VIPhotograph · Tina Schwind · Google
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