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    The beginning of the Hedgehog Brook Trail.
    Cross Shepard Brook to kick off the trail.
    Shepard Brook.
    A section of trail.
    One of the many small brook crossings along the trail.
    A cascading waterfall just off the trail.
    The steep rock and rugged root-laced trail.
    There are a few wooden stairs to help aid hikers.
    Approaching the top of the ridge and the Long Trail intersection.
    Intersection with the Long Trail.
    Interesting trail features along the Long Trail.
    One of the steeper inclines on the Long Trail.
    The first view south after reaching a granite ledge.
    Approaching the exposed rock ledges near the summit.
    Follow the white blazes through the rocky summit area.
    Walking on one of the many rock ledges.
    A view south to Stark Mountain and Mount Ellen.
    The last 0.2 miles to the summit is all on rock. Its advisable to avoid doing this hike in wet weather.
    Natural trail features.
    The view south near the summit of Burnt Rock Mountain.
    One of the many granite ledges near the summit of Burnt Rock Mountain.
    A view south to Mount Ellen near the summit of Burnt Rock Mountain.

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