Mt. Arab is part of the Tupper Lake Triad Hiking Challenge and the Adirondack Mountain Club Fire Tower Challenge. The trail is moderately steep and steady for the bulk of the hike, but there are short, steep sections. The trail begins climbing immediately. The trail tops out on the semi-open summit.

You will approach the summit from behind the old fire tower observer’s cabin, which is now a museum run by the Friends of Mount Arab. To the right, there is a small side trail with views overlooking the private Mount Arab and Eagle Crag lakes. For 360-degree views, climb to the top of the 35-foot fire tower, which was restored by the DEC and Friends of Mount Arab.

Meeting place: Young Life Campus lodge dining room
Travel distance: Caravan 20 miles from campus to the trailhead
Trip rating: C (Easy)
Trip distance: 2 miles roundtrip, 750’ elevation gain
Maximum group size: 15
Reference: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/mount-arab-trail

We cannot guarantee a time this trip will finish.

Fall Outing Hike: Mount Arab Fire Tower (Sun #6)