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Wakely Mountain Firetower is a 92-foot tall firetower, the tallest in New York State, and is located at 3,742 ft elevation mountain. It offers views of the Blue Ridge Wilderness, High Peaks, Fulton Chain of Lakes, Payne Mountain, Cedar River Flow (southern end), Moose River Plains, and West Canada Lake Wilderness.

It is a 3.0 mile hike up it, with a 1635 ft ascent. The first 2 miles follow a gently climbing old woods road, with the last 1.0 miles being a 1,300 ft ascent.

The trailhead is located 1 mile east of Wakely Dam / Cedar River Entrance of Moose River Plains or 12 miles west of the Cedar River Road and NY 30 triangle.

Map: Wakely Mountain
Map: Wakely Mountain Firetower Views
Map: Wakely Mountain Trail
Photo: Swamp You Pass Starting to Hike Up Wakely Mountain
Photo: Wakely Firetower Cabin
Photo: Filled in Washout on Wakely Mountain Road
Photo: Little Moose Lake
Photo: Tied Together
Photo: West of Payne Mountain
Photo: Colorful Trees Along Gravel Pit
Photo: Cellar Mountain
Photo: Deep Blue Skies

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