Hunter Mtn Fire Tower, B2A, Catskill Fire Tower

DEC has a Catskill Fire Tower Challenge for 2025 https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/76620.html Finish all six of the fire tower hikes, fill out a little paper work and get a commemorative patch and certificate of completion.
(Overlook, Hunter, Red Hill, Balsam Lake, Tremper, Upper Esopus) This is the highest.
Meet at Trailhead: Hunter Mountain via Becker Hollow Road, Hunter, NY. Rated as hard on AllTrails, this 4.7 mile RT hike with 2,240 feet of elevation gain should take about 4 hours to complete. Hunter Mountain tower is the highest elevation of NYS fire towers [www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/hunter-mountain-via-becker-hollow-trail]

Please note this is a strenuous day and intended for experienced hikers. Please contact the leader if you are not sure of your experience level to do this hike. Bring water, snacks, lunch, bug spray/net. Please check yourself for ticks after the hike.

**Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity. By attending, you agree you are responsible for yourself and are hiking at your own risk. Mimi's cell is 518-231-7319, Rich's cell is 518 4613982 if needed.

Difficulty Rating System:
(Length-Pace-Difficulty)
Length: A+=13 Miles or More; 1=Fast, A=8 to 12 Miles, B=5 to 8 Miles, C=Under 5 Miles
Pace: 1=Fast, 2=Moderate, 3=Slow
Difficulty: A=Very Difficult, B=Strenuous, C=Average, D=Easy
SOCIAL: Social event only.