Lyon Mountain Fire Tower Trail
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New York · clinton County

Lyon Mountain Fire Tower Trail

Longer fire tower approach with open summit ledges and wide vistas.

Rating
Length
6.0 mi
Difficulty
5
County
clinton

About This Trail

A longer fire tower approach of about 6 miles round-trip in the northeastern Adirondacks, climbing to a 3,830-foot summit with open ledges and a restored tower. The upper reaches offer wide views over the Chazy Lake region and Champlain Valley. One of the higher fire tower summits in the Adirondack Park.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.7237678, -73.8417231

Getting There

From I-87, take Exit 38N and follow NY-374 west 23 miles to Chazy Lake Road (County Route 8). Drive south 1.8 miles and turn right onto the gravel road. Continue one mile to the trailhead parking.

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