The Fiery Furnace hike is one of those hikes that holds a lot of mystery. It’s described as a maze that is not a simple trail, but one that involves some simple climbing, some scooting and a little bit of scrambling. It all might sound intimidating, but rest assured – if you are an average, or even a beginner hiker you will not just be able to get through the Fiery Furnace, you will love the experience!
The biggest obstacle for the Fiery Furnace up to now has been finding the way. If there are two words that still describe it best they are “the maze.” For many years hikers were getting lost or not seeing the entire area and that drove many to hire expensive guides to show them the way. In 2017 the park service suspended commercial activity inside the Fiery Furnace which left only one option for those new to the Fiery Furnace to see it and that is on a ranger guided tour. But let’s face it, a lot of people don’t like to hike in a group.
If you are one of those hikers who really enjoys being able to explore and do things on your own, our DIY guide to the Fiery Furnace is the answer. It will show you with confidence the way through the Fiery Furnace and it will show you how to find all the hidden arches along the way!
