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Fire Tower Loop

 2.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. KY
  3. …Central Kentucky
  4. …Clermont
  5. Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
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Length


0.4 Miles 0.7 Kilometers


87' 27 m

Ascent

-88' -27 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

915' 279 m

High

841' 256 m

Low

Shared By April French

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“A tree covered path up to the Fire Tower, followed by a forested descent.”

— April French
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Family Friendly Easy, wide path in the woods. Fire tower is quick to reach from the parking lot for the shortest path.

Description

From the trailhead, ascend a short hill to reach the Fire and Lookout Tower. Though the route is short, you'll find some beautiful views at the top. Stop for a moment to take them in! When you're ready to continue on, look to the left of the tower, and you'll find no doubt find the blazed trail. Follow the red blazes down a small grade, as the path moves through the forest. The trail is easy to follow and very clearly marked.

Contacts

Land Manager: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest

Dec 10, 2018: Giving Circles Members Attend State of the Forest

Dec 10, 2018: Join us for a Hot Chocolate Hike during Eco Kids Discovery Day

Dec 10, 2018: Great Horned Owl rehabbed and released

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Dec 26, 2017
Ryan Sweet
Jan 30, 2016
April French
0.4mi — 3h 45m
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  2.5 from 2 votes

#7

in Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest

#32356

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#7

in Bernheim Arboretum and…

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in Kentucky

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View approaching the fire tower.
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