HikerRed Hill Fire Tower from Denning Road
DEC describes a 1.4-mile connection to the final half-mile tower trail: 1.9 miles outward, or about 3.8 miles returning the same way. Keep this approach separate from Dinch Road. A trailhead choice should be settled before the drive, particularly when a seasonal road is involved.
- Route type
- Out and back
- Distance
- 3.8 mi
- Cumulative ascent
- Not verified
Calculated return distance: 2 × (1.4-mile connector + 0.5-mile final tower trail), using DEC’s segment lengths. Ascent not verified for this approach; unknown does not mean flat.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-09 · Independent HikerQuests planning guide
Start here
New Red Hill Fire Tower Trailhead on Denning Road.
Terrain & what to see
Forest footpath climbing to the tower.
A wooded summit and the fire-tower viewpoint when access permits.
Before hiking
The older Dinch Road access is seasonal and not plowed in winter. This entry does not transfer that approach’s ascent figure to Denning Road. Check tower status and current road information before departure.
Landscape & trail notes
A wooded summit and the fire-tower viewpoint when access permits.
After the hike
Use the existing Red Hill destination to log a visit. If you are pursuing the annual fire-tower challenge, use the actual hike date and that year’s organizer rules.