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Fire Towers of New England

. Connecticut · Massachusetts · Maine · New Hampshire · Vermont

***See the Map Pack at the bottom of the page.***

Some fire towers are safe to climb, and some also have an accessible cabin for the best views. It's even possible to spend the night in a few of them - no reservation required. We've located all fire towers known to be still standing in New England, and have mapped and categorized them in our free, downloadable Map Pack.

To locate all the region’s fire towers, we've used our own on-the-ground data supplemented by desktop reviews of aerial imagery. For all towers we have yet to visit, we cannot guarantee location accuracy or public accessibility. Please respect locked gates and posted signs, and do not climb any fire tower that may be unsafe. Oh, and we didn't forget Rhode Island - we just couldn't find any hikeable fire towers in the state.

Connecticut Fire Towers

We list below the three fire towers in Connecticut that look hike-worthy to us, but we're yet to explore. Follow Trailspotting to stay updated when we publish trail reviews.

Connecticut fire towers yet to review:
Mowhawk Mt · Ratlum Mt · Tom Mt

Massachusetts Fire Towers

There are around fifty standing fire towers in Massachusetts, but many of them are positioned at the side of a road or located in other unremarkable places. After carefully identifying the all the towers, we've located those that are likely to be of interest to trail users and we're now actively exploring them. We hope to have a separate Massachusetts Fire Tower Map Pack soon, which will include not just the position of the towers, but additionally trail route maps and reviews for each.

You can see latest MA trail reviews or pick from the list of reviews here. We also list the remaining hike-worthy fire towers that we're yet to review.

The image shows a scenic view from a lookout point or observation deck. The structure in the foreground is a building with large windows, allowing for an expansive view of the landscape. The landscape features a vast expanse of forested area with autumn foliage, rolling hills, and a clear blue sky. The building has some graffiti on its walls.

Provin Mt 4★
3.3 mi, gain 400 ft
Agawam

The image shows a tall metal structure against a clear blue sky. In the foreground, there are branches of a tree with leaves that are turning yellow and orange, indicating the autumn season.

Gobble Mt 3★
2.6 mi, gain 1,000 ft
Chester, MA
(air beacon)

An outdoor scene with a tall observation tower on the left. To the right, there are several communication antennas and dishes mounted on poles. The sky is partly cloudy, and the ground appears to be a rocky outcrop with people scattered around, some walking and others sitting, enjoying the view. A metal railing in the foreground serves as a safety barrier for visitors.

Princeton 4★
1.3 mi, gain 600 ft
Mt Wachusett

Metal fire lookout tower with a white observation cabin at the top, surrounded by tall evergreen trees. The cabin has windows on all sides and is accessed by a spiral staircase. Antennas and communication equipment are mounted on the structure. The sky is bright with wispy clouds.

Savoy 3★
1.4 mi, gain 370 ft
Borden Mountain

A tall, cylindrical stone tower rises from a forest clearing, built from irregularly shaped stones and topped with a small observation deck featuring a white railing and antenna. Surrounding deciduous trees display green and yellow foliage, suggesting early autumn. A picnic table sits nearby, and the clear blue sky adds to the peaceful, scenic atmosphere.

Shelburne 4★
2.8 mi, gain 1,050 ft
Massaemett Mt

A panoramic view from a high vantage point, likely a lookout tower. The foreground features part of the metal structure of the tower, including railings and support beams. A chair is attached to the railing on the left side, suggesting a place for observation or rest. An electronic device, possibly for communication or weather monitoring, is mounted near the railing. The middle ground reveals treetops exhibiting autumn colors—hints of red, yellow, and green foliage are visible. In the background, a layer of clouds sits just below the horizon line, creating a sea of white that blankets the lower landscape. Above this cloud cover is a clear blue sky.

Sunderland 4★
3.1 mi, gain 920 ft

View looking up at the Warwick Fire Tower, a metal-framed structure with stairs and crossbeams silhouetted against a clear blue sky. A wooden sign with white capital letters reading 'WARWICK FIRE TOWER' hangs prominently from the beams. A pine tree top peeks into the frame from below.

Warwick 3★
2.7 mi, gain 730 ft
Mt Grace

Massachusetts fire towers yet to review:
Andover (Holt Hill) · Barnstable (Clay Hill) · Dover (Snow Hill) · Fall River (Copicut Hill) · Goshen (Moores Hill) · Groton (Gibbet Hill) · Hancock (Brodie Hill) · Lynn Woods · Manchester (Morse Hill) · Mendon (Chestnut Hill) · Middlesboro (Barden Hill) · Milton (Great Blue Hill) · Richmond (Lenox Mt) · Sharon (Moose Hill) · Waltham (Prospect Hill)

Maine

We estimate there are around sixty extant fire towers in the state of Maine, but with the size of the state, the remoteness of the fire towers and the author's limited lifespan we doubt we'll ever explore all of these. The fire towers that we've visited in Maine so far are listed below, and available in this link for the latest ME trail reviews. The remaining towers are shown on our map, and linked under the 'yet to review' heading.

The image shows a person walking on a paved path surrounded by greenery, likely in a forested area. The person is wearing a blue t-shirt and black shorts. The path is lined with trees and some rocks, and the sky is partly cloudy, indicating a bright, sunny day.

Agamenticus, Mt 4★
0.8 mi, gain 60 ft
York

Maine fire towers yet to review:
Allagash Mt · Almanac Mt · Ararat Mt · Bald Mt (aka Oquossoc) · Barren Mt · Blue Mt · Beetle Mt · Beech Mt · Big Moose Mt · Big Spencer Mt · Chase Hill · Coburn Mt · Day Hill · Deasey Mt · Deboullie Mt · Flagstaff Mt · Grand Lake Stream · Green Mt · Hardwood Mt · Hope Mt · Horseshoe Mt · Howe Brook Mt · Johnston Hill · Kelly Mt · Kibby Mt · Kineo Mt · Little Russell Mt · Littles Mt · Medford · Milton Mt (aka Mitten Mt) · Musquash Mt · Nulhedus Mt · Number 4 Mt · Number 5 Mt · Number 9 Mt · Oak Hill · Old Speck Mt · Ossipee Hill · Peekaboo Mt · Pisgah Mt · Pleasant Mt · Ragged Mt · Rocky Mt · Ross Mt · Round Pond Mt · Schoodic Mt · Snow Mt · Soubunge Mt · Squapan Mt · Stockholm Mt · Streaked Mt · Three Brooks Mt · Tumbledown Mt · Whitney Hill · Williams Mt · York Hill

Vermont

See latest VT trail reviews

Trailspotting Map Pack

MAP PACK New England Fire Towers
Download · Instructions

This Map Pack provides a single smartphone download that includes all New England fire tower locations and links to trail reviews for towers we've explored so far. Map Packs are free for personal use and even work when you're offline. Fire towers shown on our map in gray pinpoint fire towers that still exist, but either have no trail system leading to them or are inaccessible to the public.

We're also working on statewide Map Packs containing full trail navigations options to every fire tower, and we've already completed one for New Hampshire:

MAP PACK
New Hampshire Fire Towers
Navigate all the state's fire towers.

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