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    The ultimate adventure guide

    Dave Kiel
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    Braley welcome and information sign.
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    Campsites are best for small RVs, truck campers, or tents.
    Dave Kiel
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    03/15/2019
    The turnaround loop at the end of Braley Pond Road. The three best primitive campsites are located here.
    Dave Kiel
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    The campsite aren't numbered. This is the best site near the Calfpasture River.
    Dave Kiel
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    One of the trailheads at the recreation area.
    Dave Kiel
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    Another of the primitive campsites.
    Dave Kiel
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    Good clean vault toilets at the picnic area.
    Dave Kiel
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    Late winter ice on Braley Pond.
    Dave Kiel
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    Leave no trace. Someone felt compelled to change their oil in the campsite and leave the mess.
    Dave Kiel
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    Another of the trailheads at the recreation area.
    Dave Kiel
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    The fun easy trail around the lake also provides fishing access.
    Dave Kiel
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    The Johnson Draft Trail.
    Dave Kiel
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    Braley Pond from the small earthen dam.
    Dave Kiel
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    The footbridge across Calfpasture River and the stairs to the top of the dam.
    Dave Kiel
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    The neat clean picnic area. Camping is not allowed here.
    Dave Kiel
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    The Ramsey's Draft main trailhead is about 6 miles away and offers the easiest access to the old-growth forest.
    Dave Kiel
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    The wilderness boundary.
    Dave Kiel
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    03/15/2019
    Ramsey's Draft Trail requires several river crossings. At high water in winter it can be difficult to ford.

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