Azure Mountain Firetower is a 1.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Saint Regis Falls, New York that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Dog friendly
Kid friendly
Hiking
Rock climbing
Skiing
Snowshoeing
Bird watching
Forest
Lake
Views
Wildlife
Bugs
Muddy
Rocky
Historic site
August 10, 2020We were the first car in the lot this morning at 7:30am. The hike was very enjoyable even though there was heavy fog and we could see only a few feet in front of us from the summit and the fire tower. I bet the views are great, though! Careless hikers have really widened the trail needlessly. I will be making a donation to the Azure Mountain Friends in hopes they can do something to deter people from taking shortcuts and walking around the mud instead of through it. It's such a short hike that I would do this again, but we had to go extremely slow down the access road in my low sedan. As others recommended, we did NOT listen to Google (recommended we take Keese Mills Road which becomes Blue Mountain Road but requires 18 miles of really rough road travel), and instead went from Paul Smiths up 30 over to 458 then down Blue Mountain Road. Even when we left go to hike Saint Regis afterward, we went back the way we came to avoid as much of the dirt road as possible.
August 8, 2020I went about 2 years ago. It was a wonderful hike! Gorgeous view! The view from the fire tower is amazing to!!!!!! A excellent view of God’s creation!
August 6, 2020Great for children or with man’s best friend. Nice view at the top....Fire tower at the top is not to be missed!
August 3, 2020Hike offers a little challenge without being too difficult and the view at the end is more than worth it.
August 2, 2020Hiked Azure on 08/02/20. Great shorter hike with an amazing view. Even on a rainy day the trail was manageable. Will definitely hike this again in the fall!
August 1, 2020excellent hike, good for all ages, amazing views of the High Peaks, just a long drive to get there!
August 1, 2020Like every one has said, steep but great views at the top. My husband was able to carry our 11 month old up in our hiking child carrier, and my 3 year old walked up and down the whole thing. Loved the 360 view from the fire tower
July 28, 2020Looking for a short hike to do after you've completed a high peak? This isn't what you're looking for. The other reviews weren't kidding, this is a burner and steep the entire ascent. View at the top was great though, enjoyed the fire tower and exploring some side trails and lookouts at the summit.
July 21, 2020Great trail! Well maintained marked. It’s a quick one but it’s a BURNER. Steep ascend from The very beginning. Views are gorgeous and worth it. Lots of room to social distance at the summit
July 20, 2020Great hike , steep but quick ! Worth the views and fire tower!!
July 15, 2020Beautiful trail with awesome views. Fire tower adds a little extra fun.
July 12, 2020I love this trail. A bit buggy in the beginning but nothing a little deet can’t handle. Short trail but steep. My dog and I have been coming for years! Always worth the view
July 7, 2020July 4, 2020We started our hike at 7:40 am. Temp was 58 and beautiful! We had the mountain and summit to ourselves so we climbed the fire tower. What spectacular views!! You could see a nice portion of the Adirondacks as well as the St. Lawrence River Valley. There are a lot of side trails and other areas to explore on the summit. Just a note that there are no natural water sources for pups, so if you bring yours, be sure to bring extra water and a dish. We came across a few groups of people as we were descending and stopped to linger and talk. What a great quick climb to start the 4th of July!
July 3, 2020Beautiful view. Very steep. My kids made the hike but barely
July 3, 2020More steep than I expected for a shorter hike. Definitely had a good sweat going up! We went early today and couldn’t see the view because of the fog. We arrived at 7:15 and were back in the parking lot around 9:30. Took us 45 mins up and 45 mins down. The Firetower was open and I assume if it isn’t foggy, it’s an epic view. Nice spot to sit on the summit.
June 14, 2020beautiful view
June 7, 2020Short trail but very fast elevation gain, steep most of the way but no scrambling required. The summit has different sides to explore as well as fire tower. Fire tower is not locked up, it’s possible to go up. Views are great. ***The last 3 miles of the drive up to the trailhead is a rocky dirt road. We drove up in a truck, would not recommend for a sedan with low profile tires.
June 5, 2020Very little mud. Buggy. Not as steep as I expected.
June 2, 2020May 31, 2020decent trail, she be kinda steep tho. unfortunately it was snowing when we visited. Firetower is still temporarily closed due to covid.
May 25, 2020One of my favorites, quick and not to easy. Makes for a good morning hike.
May 22, 2020very nice hike incline all the way to the top. a short hike with an amazing view. the black flies and mosquitoes were out with a vengeance. they were the worst part of this hike. couple muddy spots that you can easily maneuver. the firetower is closed due to covid-19 so I didn't climb it. will do this trail again in the fall.
May 19, 2020Little washed out in some spots but as always a hike for sure! Got up early at caught the clouds on the top! Nice and quiet.
May 17, 2020Quick hike and nice views from the summit as well as the fire tower. A lot of garbage left by careless people. Someone was even nice enough to defecate next to the trail. Heavy usage, go early if you want to enjoy it. A little muddy and some washout, black flies starting to make a presence.
