You can get up here using the Tower Trail. You can cut half of the trail out (which I suggest if you're not a seasoned hiker because the main climb up is INTENSE.) if you drive down Sunrise Mountain Road until you see the trail sign - you can't miss it. You can park on the right side of the road. Be warned that the climb up the mountain is an actual climb. It's rough and though. You will literally be scaling large boulders which can be quite slippery. Bring PLENTY of water. It's not for the weak but if you can make it, its SO worth it. The views from the top are amazing and the views from the tower (which you are not supposed to climb) are even better. It's truly breath taking. There's a little picnic table up at...
Read moreLooks the tower trail up with scouts. It was a nice vertical scramble along switch back trails. One of the tougher trails in the park. Had to have the scouts help each other up a few parts over rocks. It was muddy from recent rain so they were slipping. They all made it and all said the view was worth it. Took a little over an hour to get from parking lot to top of...
Read moreJust finished a 3 Day on the AT, Passed the Fire Tower, Really Disappointed. Some Guys had a Huge Tent a Generator Wires all over the place. They placed the table with donuts and drinks right there. We Passed by Didn't even say Hello. View wasn't anything special especially with a Huge Tent in the way lost my baring for minute to find the...
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