This guide to Vermont's twelve remaining fire towers and five observation towers will take you above the trees to some of the best panoramic views in the Green Mountains. Whether you are looking for a short walk to the modest two-story observatory on Prospect Hill in Brownington or a 22-mile backpacking trip to the remote fire tower on Glastenbury Mountain, you will find driving directions to the trailheads, parking information, trail descriptions and mileages, maps and estimated hiking times.