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A dirt road leads to parking and a picnic area.
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There are several picnic tables to enjoy lunch before or after a hike.
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While there is no required fee, there is a suggested donation box at the pavilion.
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The West Ridge Trail leaves from the picnic area.
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Flowers along the trail.
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The first junction along the trail.
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A section of the West Ridge Trail.
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A bridge on the West Ridge Trail.
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Junction with the Skyland Trail.
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Cliffs bridge along the West Ridge Trail.
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The West Ridge Trail becomes entirely rock as it nears the summit.
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The view from Mount Cardigan.
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06/10/2017
A junction near the summit of Mount Cardigan.
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06/10/2017
Firescrew from Mount Cardigan.
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06/10/2017
Windmills in the distance.
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06/10/2017
Looking up at Mount Cardigan from the Mowglis Trail to Firescrew.
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On top of Firescrew.
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The view from Firescrew.
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Mount Cardigan fire tower.
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Exposed granite on Mount Cardigan.
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A trail junction on the ridge.
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02/04/2017
A winter day on Mount Cardigan.
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02/04/2017
The summit of Mount Cardigan in winter.