Name: Fire Tower Loop
Rating: 2.5

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

— April French

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Features: Fall Colors — Views

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

Dogs: Unknown, please tell us

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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.

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Land Manager: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest

Oct 12, 2017: Fall color prediction 2017

Oct 10, 2017: Bernheim represents Kentucky at American Chestnut Foundation fall meeting

Oct 9, 2017: A Taste of History at Isaac’s Café

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Jan 30, 2016

April French

0.4mi — 3h 45m

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2.5 from 2 votes

#6

in Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest

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0.4 Miles 0.7 Kilometers Singletrack	87' 27 m Ascent -88' -27 m Descent
915' 279 m High 841' 256 m Low	7% Avg Grade (4°) 11% Max Grade (6°)
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Fire Tower Loop

0.4 Miles 0.7 Kilometers

Singletrack

87' 27 m

-88' -27 m

915' 279 m

841' 256 m

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