Rondaxe Fire Tower - Trailhead — Attraction in Town of Webb

I went to the town of Webb with my family for the 4th of July this year to enjoy the mountains and do some trails and to see fireworks. We went to Bald mountain as I heard that it was a beautiful spot and we had not been there before. When I pulled into the parking lot a young female DEC officer(F251) greeted us and said that the lot was full and that there was parking a little bit down the road. She informed me to park behind the other vehicles that were down there. I did so. My family and I did our hike and when I came back down I had received a parking ticket for "tire touching a highway". I did exactly as instructed by your DEC officer(F251). I parked with the other vehicles off the road as far as possible because there is a steep incline off the road. I did everything as instructed by the officer and I was NEVER told not to have a tire touching the pavement.. additionally there is ZERO SIGNS that instruct people from out of town of this as well. This to me seems to be a problem. If this is such a problem in your town to the point you send officers to give tickets why hasnt the town put any type of signage up for people to follow? Why was I not properly instructed by the DEC officer(F251)? People come to the town from out of town and are not just magically informed of whats going on without being notified first. In the future the town of Webb should put some proper signage up explaining to be completly off the road. I was never informed, there is no signs that say keep off the pavement. There is only no parking signs closer to the actual parking lot, not further down the hill where the DEC officer told us to park. Also, why hasnt an overflow parking area been established at the bottom of the hill? Zero attempts from the town of Webb has been made to instruct or help people stay informed. Maybe use these ticket revenues on some proper signage and overflow parking for visitors to your area. I dont need to be ticketed while following exact instructions and never seeing any sort of proper signage. I hope this memo sheds some light on whats going on at the Bald mountain trailhead as im sure im not the only person whom has had to deal with the improper dealings of that area. Put a sign up, add a overflow off the road for...

Hiked on 1-1-2021. The trail head is easy to find and there is ample parking. I started out at about 5:45 am and mine was the only car in the lot. Be sure to sign in before you start up the trail. On 1-1 the trail was covered with compacted snow and ice, snow shoes were not necessary but crampons were extremely helpful. The trail to the fire tower is less than a mile long and the elevation gain is less than 500 feet. Really there is only one steep section. I had heard that this is a heavily used trail, but my early start provided me with complete solitude, the total silence was really enjoyable. If you start before sunrise like I did, be sure to have a head lamp to light the way. The fire tower is well preserved, although the alidade is a bit weathered. And, please, resist the temptation to tag the inside of the tower, as some inconsiderate others have done. It detracts from the experience. What makes the experience worthwhile, however, is the amazing views. This hike provides a lot return for minimal effort. From the tower one gets stunning views of the Fulton Lakes, and many Adirondack peaks. Visibility was very good on 1-1 and I was able to see Mount Marcy way off to the northeast. By the time I was descending, about 7:45, several groups were on the summit as well as heading up the trail. I would recommend this trail for anyone in at least moderate shape. I would also recommend it for children and dogs. But if you're doing it in the winter months, good boots are a must and seriously consider trekking poles and crampons. Have...

Short hike with a nice reward between Inlet and Old Forge. Shows as Bald Mountain on some maps, but in the useless trivia department, the name was changed to Rondaxe Mountain due to another "Bald Mountain" relatively close by so if a fire broke out, they would know where to go circa 1920's. The views posted are from the top of the fire tower. The downward shot is the summit- lakes would be to the left. About 5 min. before you get to the summit, there's another nice view. Keep going- you're almost there! Good for dogs. About 10 min. from the trailhead, you will find a rock formation that takes a minute to navigate. Dog did fine; U5 kids did fine; 75 y/o with shakey knees, not so much- went back to camp. Reviews will say things like, "One of the easiest fire trails" which is why the 75 y/o came. On further review, that's a relative comment- fire trails are notoriously...