Amazing! Don’t miss this fire tower, feels like you’re on top of the world. There are trails from that road that take you to some gorgeous camping, we took the trails all the way into Douglas and explored the waterfalls and river.
Gene Koo332 days ago
This is a review of the Allegheny Trail from near this tower to the Blackwater Canyon. There's a small parking spot at the trailhead just before you reach the Tower. From there it's a 2.4 mile hike to a natural stone bridge over an unnamed creek that flows down into Big Run. There you can turn around or keep going to Fire Road 18 and the rest of the Allegheny Trail; we turned around and hiked back up. Total elevation change is about 500 feet, most of it down into the valley and then back up again. Expect muddy paths after rain, of course; at the stone outcrops that tower over the path about 2 miles in, look for the hawks that nest and perch there.
Kathy Cosner1 year ago
If you love fire towers, this is one for you. With an elevation of 3736 ft above sea level, you can get really high. Not sure how tall the tower itself is, though.
Adam Lucas1 year ago
So this is not for the faint of heart. You are a couple hundred feet in the air and in an old fire tower. The views are breathtaking, but you are standing in a very old fire tower. The trap door is heavy and hard to push up. This is very much AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Bryan childers1 year ago
Very steep and only attempt if you have no fear of heights but is worth it for the view
Chas Kuhn1 year ago
Old and rustic but safe to climb, this fire tower gives panoramic views of mountains and natural, unspoiled forest for as far as the eye can see. The landscape is beautiful.
Brooke lan1 year ago
such a COOL place! the view is absolutely incredible! if you’re scared of heights- it may be best to skip out on this one because it is VERY high. def worth it for the view though! update: went again in the fall and WOW 😍 it is such an amazing view.
Alex Thomas10 years ago
Fun stop if you're in the area. The views are stunning but can be a challenge for those afraid of heights. The cabin at the top was open when we went and you can even climb the small ladder that goes on top of the cabin to the very top. The views are hard to beat for sure.
update: went again in the fall and WOW 😍 it is such an amazing view.