"Hiked with Kellie. Started out is some sleet with mushy trails. Hike to the top went pretty quickly. I was very happy with my new boots that I picked up during my last trip to The Mountaineer in Keene. When we reached the summit we spent some time out of the weather by the ranger cabin. On the way down we used the sleds for some quick descending. Overall, it was a nice day for a hike. " — Kim-Stilson • Jan 26, 2020

"Hiked with Kim. Started out around 0900 to light sleet in the parking area with one other car there, temperatures in the mid 30’s with no wind. The trail was a slushy mess to start with that gradually became more snow-laden as we continued upward. It snowed the entire way up the trail. We ran into the other hiker, a man with his dog, about a half mile from the summit- they were on their way down to the continuing snow without having made it to the summit. Considering this was my third time up this you’d think I would remember the trail, but I had forgotten that it’s a really good climb for its short distance! We chatted the whole way up taking our time and catching up. At the summit we were met with wind and plenty of snow coming down, in addition to zero visibility. We took some photos and headed down to the Ranger’s hut to shelter out of the wind to have a beer and some snacks. We noticed that the cabin has been badly vandalized with folks carving their names into it etc, and the windows are all boarded up. It appears it is now under surveillance. It’s sad that people feel the need to “make their mark” everywhere they go and damage public property. My new snow..." — kellieirene • Jan 26, 2020

"One last hike for 2019! My good friend joined me for this last one before he heads back to Fla. Just had a big ice storm so the trail had a lot of sagging trees and blow down making it a little difficult to get through but we managed! Plus we had snow and clouds but still made for a great short hike. No views but fun none the less!" — hbotc • Dec 31, 2019

"My grandson's first fire tower peak! He loved it so we'll be back for more. Love this trail - a little challenging steepness at the start, easy middle and some rock scrambles (at least for youngsters) at the summit." — PJSelmer • Aug 11, 2019

"Great day out on the trail with Matt Topgun Peacock after 5 weeks off from the high Peaks to finish the ADK Fire Tower Challenge in record style,, Three towers in one day!, Not much for views today with low clouds, Trails where snowless but wet and bits of muddy areas which made some of the rocks very slippery, so caution was taken. No bugs yet " — ramjet1963 • May 4, 2019

"This was a cold lonely New Year's day hike. I only saw a few other hikers. It was mostly cloudy with a little ice necessitating microspikes. There was a glimmer of sun when I reached the summit. The wind from the fire tower just about blew me away, couldn't get any pics from up there." — bethmorgan • Jan 1, 2019

"Hiked this one with my buddy Matt. Out of all the Firetowers I’ve done, the cab access was via a small ladder through a small hatch. The windows were screwed shut, but the views incredible." — MarkEarle67 • Sep 30, 2018

"This hike is local for me, but nonetheless a nice hike to a great tower. This particular day the upper section was icy so micro spikes were a must. Views from the tower are excellent with the Sacandaga Reservoir taking up much of the southern view. Had lunch at the old observer's cabin before heading back to the parking lot." — billsussdorff • Feb 23, 2017

"Did this trail in mid March as we are having a mild winter. Temperature was 35 to start but was in the 50s when we were done. There was some ice and snow on parts of the trail but easy to get around. There were a lot of people out on the trail enjoying the weather. An excellent view and a moderate hike. Highly recommend" — kathyrowney • Mar 26, 2016

"Hiked Hadley on way home from Warrensburg. The trail was basically an icey sidewalk from the TH to the summit. Unfortunately the access door on the fire tower cab was locked so I took the views from just below it. My final tower for the winter patch, #23/23." — Nimblefoot • Feb 2, 2016