Brali Mountain Fire Tower | Mountain Visit com

Description of hiking

The Bramley Mountain Fire Tower is back, and it is one of the best new hikes in the Catskills.

After more than 50 years of storage and decades of passionate efforts from locals, land agents and volunteers, the tower finally returns to its original home on the top of Bramley Hill. Now, this 2,817′ peak now offers hikers a complete loop trail that contains a rich mix of forests, cliffs, caves, old quarries and enjoys 360° views!

Located outside a village in Delhi, NY, Bramley Mountain Trail was designed by Catskill Mountain Club in collaboration with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. The 4-mile loop climbs through hardwood forests, historic stone walls and dramatic rock formations of the past and rewards hikers with the most scenic and fun mountaintop experiences in the area.

Fire towers are usually open to the public during Memorial Day weekend to weekends Aboriginal Daythanks to a team of volunteers. Visitors can climb up the restored structure to enjoy panoramic views of the western western mountains, Mount Pisga and the surrounding Catskill landscape. On a clear day, the vision stretched for miles. This is also a great place to go for sunset hiking.

Bramley Mountain has been special – now, with its fire towers restored and the walking network complete, it has become one of the most satisfying short hikes in the Catskills. Whether you are exploring cliffs and caves, inspecting abandoned blue quarries, or clambering up a tower to discover a house from a taxi, this trail brings a profound sense of location and history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bramley Mountain Fire Tower open to the public?

Yes. Tower car taxis are composed of volunteer administrators from weekends and holidays from Memorial Day to Indigenous Peoples Day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permits). Note: The tower’s upper steps offer real beauty even if the cabin is closed.

How difficult is Bramley Mountain Loop?

Easing. The full loop spans about 4 miles and has a gain of about 860 feet. Near the summit, the trail surfaces range from Woods’ roads and quarries to the rock experience.

What do I expect to see along the trail?

Highlights include abandoned sapphire quarry, rock outcrops, caves, stone walls, cliffs – panoramic view from the fire towers in the western Mawlsky Mountains and Pepacton Valley

When was the fire tower rebuilt?

The original 80-foot Aviation Athlete LS40 tower was demolished and kept in storage in 1975 and rebuilt on the top of the mountain in late 2024. The reconstruction was completed in early 2025 after obtaining a permit and volunteer effort.

Where is the trail?

Glen Burnie Road in Delhi is about 0.7 miles from County Route and about 3.3 miles north of Interstate 28. The bottom of this post shows the exact location of the link with the link to Google Map.

Brali Mountain Fire Tower Hiking Trail

Bramley Mountain Fire Tower Hiking Trails include…

• Medium trail with some steep parts
• Lots of ferns, lots of cute woods
• Rock outcrops and quarries
• Cracking summit
• Amazing view of the wonderful fire tower

The complete breakdown is provided in the hiking notes below, with 13 photos.

Brali Mountain Fire Tower Hiking Time

This hike is allowed 1½-2 hours.

Does this work if you do a full loop (as shown above) or only The side of the mountainjust like my second visit.

Brali Mountain Fire Tower Elevation

The elevation of this hike is 860 feet (APX 260 meters).

Bramley Mountain Fire Tower Trail Trail & Gallery

The parking is good, but please note that Glen Burnie Road is an unpaved red plate. My two-wheel drive Elantra is a little troublesome here. I won’t try it in cold conditions. I recommend 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

Please note the Trailhead sign and continue this hike. exist Hook and Black Flying Seasonbring anti-BUG A game.

You can contact the top of the mountain from either direction. Most people rotate the mountain clockwise.

Brali Summit

The summit is now one of the best summits in Catskills. The people who redesigned the area did an incredible job. If you don’t like Heights, there are several benches and Adirondack chairs to sit there to enjoy the views – these chairs are now open to enjoy the land below. The difference between 2023 and 2025 was shocking when I first visited it. That’s it so Charming.

Brali Mountain Fire Tower

View of Brali Fire Tower

If that’s why you’re here, you’d be glad you did…

Yes, I’m very happy with this hike!

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