Pillsbury Mountain Forest Fire Observation Station

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The Pillsbury Mountain Forest Fire Observation Station is a historic fire observation station located on Pillsbury Mountain summit at Arietta in Hamilton County, New York. The tower was built in 1924 by the Aermotor Windmill Company and the associated observer's cabin and shed in 1950. The lookout tower measures 69 feet tall.It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

Address: Piseco, New York 13338

State: NY

City: Piseco

Zip Code: 13338

categories: landmark & historical place, fire station

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Reviews

Beautiful trail lined with birch and spruce. Smells great.  Super vertical-- you'll huff and puff just about right away. Be ready for mud and bugs. The view up top is epic.  Dog-friendliness: Brought my dog off leash but nobody else was at the parking area.

The hike was nice.  A bit buggy, and the fire tower doesn't have all the fencing on it, so we didn't go all the way to the top.  Did see evidence of a moose on the trail.Recommended activitiesHiking

Exhausting hike to the top. Rocky surfaces can be very slick and dangerous. The "1.6 miles" to the summit is elongated by the steep acension. From start to finish this hike can take about 4 hours. Don't hike hungover like I did, it was brutal punishment!

Great little hike. Lots of elevation gain.

Everything a ADK hike has to offer. Mud, roots, rocks, rain and great views.

Quite a neglected tower in desolate state. Missing rails and protective fence, plus top platform is closed. Views are great though!

I Didn't Pop a Lung! Grueling 1.6, 20-40° trip hazard mud hike July '22 up from the trailhead parking to fire watch tower - Windy! tower sways a little at the top - incredible 360° vista views. If they are in season, you might pick a few blueberries around the Firewatch Cabin.  Gorgeous trail, all the way up and down, shady the whole way, no vista views until the very top. Year-round springs keep the trail slushy in places, bring water to drink when you get back to the parking lot - and shoes with good rubber tread you don't mind getting muddy.

Great hike my 12th fire tower I have done.

Great rewarding views after an exhausting climb

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