Tom, Black and I left the trailhead at 8:57 am under partly cloudy skies @ 68 degrees. Swede is the latest fire tower to be added to the challenge making it the 31st. This is Black's 1st hike since March 3rd after having injured himself on some ice. He did fine. No views along the trail and only a view of about 120 degrees from the tower cabin. A pretty under whelming hike but it fit the bill for a short holiday hike. Returned to car in 1 hour.