Mount Katahdin and surrounding lakes are visible from the Trout Mountain fire tower. Credit: Susan Bard / BDN

A 2.7-mile hike to the top of Trout Mountain ends at an 80-foot fire tower. The tower was built in 2020 by The Nature Conservancy, replacing a historic fire tower that was closed in the 1970s.

Six flights of stairs lead visitors to a 360-degree view of Katahdin and the surrounding region.

Outdoors contributor Sarah Sindo previously shared her experience climbing the tower, including the nerve-racking ascent to the top.

Susan Bard is the Bangor Daily News outdoors editor. She has worked in wildlife biology for agencies across the country on various research and management projects, and is also a registered Maine Guide...

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