Due to the height of the tower to get it above the trees, the first step is made out of rock.

In the foreground, you see Indian Head Mountain. In the distance is Tannersville, with North-South lake beyond it, and the ridge with Stopel Point sticking out distinctively above it.

The Fire Tower had an old woods road tower that wound it's way up the entire mountain. It was washed out in parts, but was still a delightful hike.