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    The ultimate adventure guide

    Nick Catania
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    Jessup River Road off of Route 30.
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    Intersection with Old Military Road.
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    A map of the dirt roads through the Perkins Clearing Easement.
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    Final intersection to the bumpy road to the trailhead from Old Military Road.
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    The Pillsbury Mountain Trailhead.
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    A quick descent to a bridge crossing from the start of the trail.
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    Eager saplings bend in to catch the light.
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    The red trail markers will guide your way.
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    Northern hardwoods line your path.
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    A brief opening in the tree cover.
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    Some of the local flora.
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    Upward and onward over rocks and roots.
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    Duck under a fallen hemlock.
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    The smell of pine fills the air near the summit.
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    Navigate through some fallen conifers that have covered the path.
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    The Pillsbury Mountain Fire Tower.
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    Looking up the tower's platforms and steps.
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    The cabin atop the tower is closed, but there is still a fantastic view to be had.
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    View to the south over Sacandaga Lake and Lake Pleasant.
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    Sunset to the east over the West Canada Lake Wilderness.
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    The observer's cabin in the clearing below.
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    Looking north across the Canada Lake Wilderness.
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    Snowy Mountain and Indian Lake to the north.
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    Returning back down the tower.
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    The original observer's cabin is undergoing renovations.

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