"Bald turned into our plan B. Our original goal was to hike up Goodwin which is next to Bald. The route I researched was not possible so I’ll have to find another way. All in all, a nice day with my son." — billsussdorff • Sep 13, 2026

"While camping at Lake Elmore SP, I decided to hike up to the Fire Tower. I took the Ridge Trail past Balanced Rock finally arriving at the tower. This is a popular destination as evidenced by the many people on the trail." — billsussdorff • Aug 12, 2026

"Hiked up the shorter trail and went down the ridge trail. Total time includes hanging out a bit at the top and stopping on the way down to make plans for the next day with friends driving in when we had cell service. A nice hike but it is challanging" — mt-biking-grandma • Jul 22, 2026

"Hiked with Katie today. Nice to have a cooler day following 4 days in the 90s. We left the trailhead at 8:23 am. Summited about 10:15. We had the fire tower to ourselves for about 10 mins till about a dozen people showed up from the ski resort. Returned to the car at 1:15. An enjoyable moderate hike on a holiday weekend. " — garyogden • Jul 5, 2026

"Today I ventured to Vermont to climb Okemo Mountain, a fire tower summit I had yet to visit. Although the autumn colors had already passed their peak, the hike offered a mellow and scenic ascent. The trail began through open, recently logged forest, tracing a clear, bubbling brook before winding upward in a series of pleasant switchbacks through tall hardwoods. Higher up, the route followed a pine-covered ridge to the summit. While the top was busy with visitors who had driven up Mountain Road or taken the Sunburst Six ski lift, the fire tower provided a peaceful vantage point above the crowds. From there, I enjoyed sweeping views of Mount Snow, Stratton, Killington, Haystack, and Ascutney—each peak standing distinct against the autumn sky. After descending from the tower, I wandered over to the ski area at the South Face summit. It was fascinating to explore a landscape I’ve skied so many times before, now quiet and still in its off-season. With clear skies, crisp air, and comfortable temperatures, the day was nearly perfect for hiking. In total, I logged 7.3 miles, including a few extra climbs up the tower and a detour to the ski lifts. Not really sure what is going on with..." — elimihuta • Oct 11, 2025