Nimham Mountain Multiple Use Area
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About .75 mile hike from the parking area to the tower. Fairly steep (about 350-400 feet of gain to the top of the tower). You can walk up the road (there's a gate preventing driving) or just after you go through the gate there is a trail to the right. The trail is shorter but more technical. When you get to the tower it's a pretty good set of stairs to climb the tower. The tower feels very sturdy and the view from the top is impressive. At the trail head there is a sign recommending only 6 people go up the tower at a time, something to keep in mind if you are with a big group. A great place to enjoy nature for free. I went on a Friday night and passed 7 other people, so not too crowded. No charge for parking or hiking. There happened to be a fire today and it's interesting to understand how useful a fire tower was in the past.
Levi WilsonLevi Wilson
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Love this place not too far from civilization yet you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere and it’s a great shot hike up to the fire tower walking up the road or you can also take the really nice trail on your right up the road a little bit to the fire tower also my favorite time to go to the fire tower is early morning before sunrise on a foggy morning watching the clouds swim around you as the sunrises is so beautiful especially in early fall when all the leaves have just change color! No matter what time of the year it’s a beautiful place to just come to enjoy nature and see the views
Jeff von BargenJeff von Bargen
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This was our first time here. We were looking to hike some trails and go up to the fire tower. Unfortunately, there are NO trail signs or posted maps. We followed the road up to the tower. It was less than a one mile walk. The view is pretty awesome. We tried to find a trail to go back down but nothing was trail marked. We took the road back down. Eventually we found the red mark foot trail which leads back to the tower. There should be signs pointing visitors in that direction from the parking lot but there is not. Also there are trails on the other side of Gipsy Trail Road which we found when we were exiting. Again no informational signs to point hikers in that direction.
Jackie VanDeMarkJackie VanDeMark
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Breathtaking views from the top of the fire tower with a variety of mountain biking trails for the intermediate to experienced rider. Trails are rocky and technical and vary from blues to double blacks. Takes about a 15-20 minute walk/bike up to the tower if you take the gravel road from the most elevated parking spot.
D SD S
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A great view of the area with the fire tower, but beware of windy days as it can be pretty open to the elements. Crowds can also be higher in the fire tower trail, overall the trail to it is easy to walk and is wide. The other hiking trails have significantly less people with a dense amount of marked trails to enjoy.
Julie ChuangJulie Chuang
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Great view at the top on the tower. Trails are somewhat marked. With a bit more effort this could be a great area for hiking rather than just pretty good. Also..keep in mind there are trails on both sides of gipsy trail road. I will say this..it was not crowded at all on a hot august saturday.
ray woodray wood
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Gipsy Trail Rd, Carmel Hamlet, NY 10512
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