The Overlook Mountain Fire Tower can be reached from two different directions. The most popular route (shown above) begins at the trailhead of the red-blazed Overlook Spur Trail along Meads Mountain Road, about 2 miles outside of the village of Woodstock. This 2.4-mile-long trail ends at the summit of Overlook Mountain. after hiking 1.6 miles, you will pass by the ruins of the Overlook Mountain House.

The tower may also be reached from the north by beginning in Platte Clove where The Catskill Center has a 206-acre preserve. At the preserve, you will find a trail designated by light blue markers which leads south (about 1 mile) until it intersects with the Devil's Path at the Devil's Kitchen Lean-to. From this point, the blue-blazed Overlook Trail leads 3.6 miles past Echo Lake and up to the Overlook Spur Trail.

If you would like a copy of the Catskill Forest Preserve Map & Guide that highlights the Overlook Mountain Wild Forest, please call the NYS DEC Region 3 office at (845) 256-3000 and request one.