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Most recent: 2026-06-25
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ADK High Peaks Conditions Report for June 26 weekend forecasting variable conditions with showers and thunderstorms likely Friday, clearing Saturday-Sunday, sum…
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Most recent: 2026-06-25
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ADK High Peaks Conditions Report for June 26 weekend forecasting variable conditions with showers and thunderstorms likely Friday, clearing Saturday-Sunday, sum…
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26 report(s) (1 in 30d)
Most recent: 2026-06-25
· 2d ago
ADK High Peaks Conditions Report for June 26 weekend forecasting variable conditions with showers and thunderstorms likely Friday, clearing Saturday-Sunday, sum…
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Most recent: 2026-06-21
· 6d ago
A 24-year-old hiker on Big Slide Mountain in Johns Brook Valley became overdue and was located by Forest Rangers after being reported missing at 9:50 p.m. on Ju…
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9 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-06-19
· 8d ago
Canyon Bridge on the Armstrong-Gothics-Wright trail approach is open with minor ongoing repairs. Some steps remain to be replaced on the western side but the br…
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6 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-06-19
· 8d ago
Canyon Bridge on the Armstrong-Gothics-Wright trail approach is open with minor ongoing repairs. Some steps remain to be replaced on the western side but the br…
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Most recent: 2026-06-17
· 10d ago
Forest Rangers responded to a 100-foot-by-100-foot fire of heavy logging slash on private land in the Village of Dresden on June 13. Rangers coordinated with lo…
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17 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-06-16
· 11d ago
The authors hiked Giant Mountain via the Ridge Trail on Route 73 during a surprise spring snowstorm, encountering steep rocky terrain, exposed ridge walking, an…
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34 report(s) (1 in 30d)
Most recent: 2026-06-13
· 14d ago
Solo hike of Rusk, Hunter, and West Kill (SW Hunter) on a beautiful June morning. Conditions were excellent with smooth trails, good weather, and plentiful wate…
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4 report(s) (1 in 30d)
Most recent: 2026-06-09
· 18d ago
A solo hiking adventure exploring Ragged Mountain and its satellites in the Boreas Ponds Tract, involving scrambling, bushwhacking, and route-finding among seve…
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4 report(s) (1 in 30d)
Most recent: 2026-06-09
· 18d ago
A solo hiking adventure exploring Ragged Mountain and its satellites in the Boreas Ponds Tract, involving scrambling, bushwhacking, and route-finding among seve…
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8 report(s) (1 in 30d)
Most recent: 2026-06-09
· 18d ago
A solo hiking adventure exploring Ragged Mountain and its satellites in the Boreas Ponds Tract, involving scrambling, bushwhacking, and route-finding among seve…
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6 report(s) (1 in 30d)
Most recent: 2026-06-09
· 18d ago
A solo hiking adventure exploring Ragged Mountain and its satellites in the Boreas Ponds Tract, involving scrambling, bushwhacking, and route-finding among seve…
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1 report(s) (1 in 30d)
Most recent: 2026-06-09
· 18d ago
A solo hiking adventure exploring Ragged Mountain and its satellites in the Boreas Ponds Tract, involving scrambling, bushwhacking, and route-finding among seve…
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6 report(s) (1 in 30d)
Most recent: 2026-06-09
· 18d ago
A solo hiking adventure exploring Ragged Mountain and its satellites in the Boreas Ponds Tract, involving scrambling, bushwhacking, and route-finding among seve…
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3 report(s) (1 in 30d)
Most recent: 2026-06-09
· 18d ago
A solo hiking adventure exploring Ragged Mountain and its satellites in the Boreas Ponds Tract, involving scrambling, bushwhacking, and route-finding among seve…
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1 report(s) (1 in 30d)
Most recent: 2026-06-09
· 18d ago
A solo hiking adventure exploring Ragged Mountain and its satellites in the Boreas Ponds Tract, involving scrambling, bushwhacking, and route-finding among seve…
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2 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-06-06
· 21d ago
A forum user inquires about the status of a bridge on the Calamity Brook Trail that was previously damaged, possibly by high water or flooding.
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6 report(s) (1 in 30d)
Most recent: 2026-06-06
· 21d ago
A June hike to Marshall via closed Cold Brook Pass trail and herd paths from Lake Colden, encountering wet overgrown trail conditions, a recent landslide near A…
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14 report(s) (1 in 30d)
Most recent: 2026-05-30
· 28d ago
Forest Rangers responded to a report of an overdue hiker in Balsam Lake Wild Forest on May 30; the hiker had separated from their partner and mistakenly climbed…
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Most recent: 2026-05-30
· 28d ago
A 41-year-old hiker from Brooklyn dislocated their knee after slipping in mud on Table Top Mountain on May 30. Ten Forest Rangers responded and conducted a 2.5-…
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13 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-05-26
· 32d ago
A challenging slide route from Elk Pass involving significant bushwhacking through blowdown and difficult creek navigation, followed by a steep and wet ascent o…
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5 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-05-21
· 37d ago
On May 13, a 47-year-old lost hiker was found one mile down the Street and Nye Mountain trail near Indian Pass Brook and was safely escorted back by Forest Rang…
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3 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-05-21
· 37d ago
First-person account of a challenging traverse of three Sawtooth peaks (8, 7, and 1) with difficult bushwhacking between peaks 7 and 1 taking 3 hours to cover a…
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5 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-05-21
· 37d ago
On May 13, a 47-year-old lost hiker was found one mile down the Street and Nye Mountain trail near Indian Pass Brook and was safely escorted back by Forest Rang…
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1 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-05-16
· 42d ago
First-person trip report from May 16, 2026 hiking Big Range and Cross Mountain in the Speculator area. Trail conditions included abundant blowdown and mud in ea…
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9 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-05-09
· 49d ago
Two hikers became lost off-trail in the area between the Brothers and Phelps trails/Cold Brook Pass on May 9 after a dropped 911 call. They were located by Lake…
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9 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-05-02
· 56d ago
Solo hike of Whiteface on May 2 in wet conditions; light rain and drizzle at lower elevation, transitioning to wet snow above 700m elevation, with heavy brush d…
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1 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-05-01
· 57d ago
A solo backcountry hike in the MacIntyre West tract near Newcomb exploring Lake Andrew and two unnamed peaks (approximately 2800' and 3100') on a dry, leaf-off …
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1 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-05-01
· 57d ago
A solo backcountry hike in the MacIntyre West tract near Newcomb exploring Lake Andrew and two unnamed peaks (approximately 2800' and 3100') on a dry, leaf-off …
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2 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-05-01
· 57d ago
A solo backcountry hike in the MacIntyre West tract near Newcomb exploring Lake Andrew and two unnamed peaks (approximately 2800' and 3100') on a dry, leaf-off …
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10 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-05-01
· 57d ago
A solo backcountry hike in the MacIntyre West tract near Newcomb exploring Lake Andrew and two unnamed peaks (approximately 2800' and 3100') on a dry, leaf-off …
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6 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-05-01
· 57d ago
A solo backcountry hike in the MacIntyre West tract near Newcomb exploring Lake Andrew and two unnamed peaks (approximately 2800' and 3100') on a dry, leaf-off …
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3 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-04-28
· 60d ago
Solo bushwhack ascent of Sentinel Mountain via an off-trail route from Bartlett Road with significant blowdown and cliff navigation challenges. Descent route-fi…
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5 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-04-18
· 70d ago
Two hikers (ages 61 and 28) became stranded on the Lillian Brook trail while attempting Macomb, South Dix, Grace, and Hough mountains on April 18. They underest…
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3 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-04-18
· 70d ago
Two hikers (ages 61 and 28) became stranded on the Lillian Brook trail while attempting Macomb, South Dix, Grace, and Hough mountains on April 18. They underest…
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Most recent: 2026-04-18
· 70d ago
Two hikers (ages 61 and 28) became stranded on the Lillian Brook trail while attempting Macomb, South Dix, Grace, and Hough mountains on April 18. They underest…
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Most recent: 2026-04-18
· 70d ago
Two hikers (ages 61 and 28) became stranded on the Lillian Brook trail while attempting Macomb, South Dix, Grace, and Hough mountains on April 18. They underest…
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7 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-04-17
· 71d ago
DEC announces the return of the Adirondack Mountain Reserve parking reservation system for the 2026 season beginning April 17. The no-cost reservation system is…
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1 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-04-07
· 81d ago
First-person account of a bushwhack ascent of Nippletop via Walker Brook on April 7, 2026, involving a waist-deep cold river crossing, deep snow with supportive…
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3 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-04-03
· 85d ago
A 15-mile, 3,600-foot elevation gain route up Mount Marcy via Van Hoevenberg Trail featuring long forest sections with multiple junctions, stream crossings, and…
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3 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-04-03
· 85d ago
The MacIntyre Range is a striking ridge chain west of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack High Peaks, featuring Wright Peak, Algonquin Peak, Iroquois Peak, and Mount …
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Most recent: 2026-04-03
· 85d ago
The MacIntyre Range is a striking ridge chain west of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack High Peaks, featuring Wright Peak, Algonquin Peak, Iroquois Peak, and Mount …
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1 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-03-28
· 91d ago
Hiker ascended Sentinel Mountain via Liscomb Brook and a bushwhack up steep slopes to 3250 feet on March 28, 2026, encountering 2–5 feet of snow, supportive cru…
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2 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-03-28
· 91d ago
Hiker ascended Sentinel Mountain via Liscomb Brook and a bushwhack up steep slopes to 3250 feet on March 28, 2026, encountering 2–5 feet of snow, supportive cru…
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2 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-03-28
· 91d ago
Hiker ascended Sentinel Mountain via Liscomb Brook and a bushwhack up steep slopes to 3250 feet on March 28, 2026, encountering 2–5 feet of snow, supportive cru…
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1 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-03-28
· 91d ago
Hiker ascended Sentinel Mountain via Liscomb Brook and a bushwhack up steep slopes to 3250 feet on March 28, 2026, encountering 2–5 feet of snow, supportive cru…
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2 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-03-21
· 98d ago
Two hikers completed a winter ascent of Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge on March 21, 2026, finding unexpectedly limited snowpack, bare patches, and mostly cloudy vie…
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4 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-03-04
· 115d ago
A winter hike to Marshall on a cold Sunday with heavy morning snow that transitioned to clear skies; deep snowpack and bent trees made ascent tedious despite pr…
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4 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-03-04
· 115d ago
A winter hike to Marshall on a cold Sunday with heavy morning snow that transitioned to clear skies; deep snowpack and bent trees made ascent tedious despite pr…
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7 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-01-18
· 160d ago
Hiker completed winter ascents of Cascade and Porter on January 18, 2026, encountering packed snow trails with looser snow on the sides, frigid conditions, and …
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5 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-01-18
· 160d ago
Hiker completed winter ascents of Cascade and Porter on January 18, 2026, encountering packed snow trails with looser snow on the sides, frigid conditions, and …
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3 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-01-17
· 161d ago
Winter ascent of Nippletop and Dial on 1/17/26 with snowshoeing on a 3-6 inch fresh snow base, including trail breaking on steep sections with windier summits a…
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3 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-01-13
· 165d ago
A solo winter hike attempting Sawteeth that turned back near the summit due to deep snow (4–5 feet), obscured trail corridor, blowdowns, and challenging route-f…
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4 report(s)
Most recent: 2026-01-13
· 165d ago
A solo winter hike attempting Sawteeth that turned back near the summit due to deep snow (4–5 feet), obscured trail corridor, blowdowns, and challenging route-f…
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1 report(s)
Most recent: 2025-12-31
· 178d ago
An evergreen trail guide describing Mount Van Hoevenberg as a well-maintained, accessible short hike near Lake Placid suitable for beginners and families, with …
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1 report(s)
Most recent: 2025-12-13
· 196d ago
Hikers broke trail in roughly one foot of snow on a steep off-trail climb to Washburn Ridge Peak, requiring snowshoes and bushwhacking through open woods with s…
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4 report(s)
Most recent: 2025-11-20
· 219d ago
Hiker completed a loop of Whiteface and Esther on November 20, 2025, using spikes initially on icy lower sections and switching to snowshoes above the Marble Mo…
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6 report(s)
Most recent: 2025-10-03
· 267d ago
First-person account of a 17–18 mile loop through the Seward range summitting Donaldson, Emmons, and Seward on October 3, 2025. Trail conditions were mostly dry…
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5 report(s)
Most recent: 2025-10-03
· 267d ago
First-person account of a 17–18 mile loop through the Seward range summitting Donaldson, Emmons, and Seward on October 3, 2025. Trail conditions were mostly dry…
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10 report(s)
Most recent: 2025-10-03
· 267d ago
First-person account of a 17–18 mile loop through the Seward range summitting Donaldson, Emmons, and Seward on October 3, 2025. Trail conditions were mostly dry…
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5 report(s)
Most recent: 2025-10-03
· 267d ago
First-person account of a 17–18 mile loop through the Seward range summitting Donaldson, Emmons, and Seward on October 3, 2025. Trail conditions were mostly dry…
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4 report(s)
Most recent: 2025-09-20
· 280d ago
A two-day backpacking trip to climb Gray and Skylight peaks in the High Peaks, with camping at Herbert Brook Lean-to. Trail conditions included recent trail wor…
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4 report(s)
Most recent: 2025-09-20
· 280d ago
A two-day backpacking trip to climb Gray and Skylight peaks in the High Peaks, with camping at Herbert Brook Lean-to. Trail conditions included recent trail wor…
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2 report(s)
Most recent: 2025-09-16
· 284d ago
First-person account of climbing Henderson Mountain via the southwest ridge and descending via direct drainage to Santanoni lean-to. The ascent was slow through…
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8 report(s)
Most recent: 2025-07-19
· 343d ago
Tom hiked Hurricane Mountain via the 9N trailhead on July 19, 2025, with his eight-year-old daughter on a slow, leisurely ascent. The summit was busy with good …
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1 report(s)
Most recent: 2025-06-04
· 388d ago
Mount Frederica is a 2,170-foot peak in the William C. Whitney Wilderness offering views over Lake Lila via either a 9.2-mile out-and-back from the parking lot …
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3 report(s)
Most recent: 2025-05-16
· 407d ago
Hiker and dog Dack summited Treadway Mountain on a clear day with good trail conditions, but were heavily bothered by black flies throughout the climb despite e…
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3 report(s)
Most recent: 2025-04-05
· 448d ago
A two-day backpacking trip over Santanoni, Couchsachraga, and Panther in the ADK, with muddy and wet conditions throughout. The Santanoni Brook trail featured s…
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2 report(s)
Most recent: 2024-11-30
· 574d ago
First-person account of off-trail winter hike to Northeast Moose Peak on November 30, featuring fresh snow, blowdowns, bushwhacking through spruce, and navigati…
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1 report(s)
Most recent: 2024-10-29
· 606d ago
First-person account of a solo bushwhack ascent of Van Dorrien Mountain on October 29. The hiker encountered pleasant autumn conditions with clear skies, mid-50…
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1 report(s)
Most recent: 2024-10-29
· 606d ago
First-person account of a solo bushwhack ascent of Van Dorrien Mountain on October 29. The hiker encountered pleasant autumn conditions with clear skies, mid-50…
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1 report(s)
Most recent: 2024-10-29
· 606d ago
First-person account of a solo bushwhack ascent of Van Dorrien Mountain on October 29. The hiker encountered pleasant autumn conditions with clear skies, mid-50…
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3 report(s)
Most recent: 2024-06-01
· 756d ago
Hiker climbed Donaldson and Emmons on a wet, cold, rainy day with muddy conditions on the Calkins herd path, then returned on 6/2 to summit Hurricane (with good…
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1 report(s)
Most recent: 2024-05-01
· 787d ago
A three-day wilderness bushwhacking trip (May 1-3) in the Pharaoh Mountain area featuring ascents of Bear Mountain, Antwine, Pine Hill, Potter Mountain, and Tre…
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3 report(s)
Most recent: 2023-11-12
· 958d ago
An evergreen trail guide describing the Cascade & Porter hike as a moderate y-shaped route with high scenery-to-effort payoff. The route features muddy sections…
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2 report(s)
Most recent: 2022-06-09
· 1479d ago
Watch Hill in Indian Lake, NY features an easy forest approach followed by steep rock sections with views of Snowy Mountain and Indian Lake. The trail can be do…
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1 report(s)
Most recent: 2019-10-23
· 2439d ago
Sawyer Mountain is an easy beginner hike in the Indian Lake region with 630 feet of elevation gain over 1 mile. The wooded summit lacks significant views, but t…
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