After some steep climbing, you will reach the abandoned fire tower and views from the summit to the east and south. The access road to the trailhead is rough and may only be passable by four-wheel drive vehicles. After ascending some steep final grades, you ll be rewarded with partial views from the rocky summit and expansive views from the fire tower where an interpreter may be on hand to answer questions. A trail guide describing 14 interpretive stops is available at the trailhead. Owls Head Mtn.
Blowdown damage is visible from both the trail and summit.
There is a mile of steep climbing to reach the magnificent views from this remote summit. The fire tower is the tallest in the Adirondacks. This is the tallest mountain in the southern Adirondacks and the trail to its top, especially the final climb, is very steep and demanding. You ll enjoy outstanding views of Indian Lake, the distant High Peaks and unbroken wilderness from the rocky summit ledges, which are dangerous and should be approached with caution. A short, well-used trail leads to the large flat rocks a great spot for picnics at the edge of the waterfall and river.