The Oliverea-Mapledale trail runs 3 1/4 miles from McKinley Hollow Road to Rider Hollow Road in Mapledale. There is a 1,400 foot climb to the col from the east, and roughly 1,000 feet down the otherside. Two lean-tos exist on way up to the col.
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The Fire Tower had an old woods road tower that wound it's way up the entire mountain. It was washed out in parts, but was still a delightful hike.
Friday June 5, 2009 — Mount Tremper Fire Tower — Tremper Mountain 🗺
This is the Ashokan Reservoir looking south-east towards Hurley.
Saturday June 6, 2009 — Mount Tremper Fire Tower — Tremper Mountain 🗺
