This is perfect for my scared of climbing heights but wants to be up high cat!!  34" is a nice height.  I did put it next to a chair and near the window sill but she still took her sweet time getting in & on it but seems to really like it now (plus, i sprayed it a bit with catnip spray to get her started) I like that it's very easy to put it together and it seems to be quite sturdy, at least on a hard floor.  Good cat tree!