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    Parking area and information sign.
    A series of trails begin up a small hill.
    Look for the "Súlur" sign.
    Akureyri to the north.
    Mountains in Glerárdalur to the west.
    A large cairn along the way.
    Wooden planks to help you over a wet area.
    Súlur appearing through the clouds.
    Many hikers along the path.
    Getting higher above Akureyri.
    Tundra-like landscapes on Akureyri.
    Fresh water streams from glacier runoff.
    The path may lead over some snow patches.
    The path will zigzag to the peak.
    Vegetation becomes less prevalent.
    A bee collecting pollen near the summit.
    The summit comes into view.
    The Ytrisúla summit (with log book).
    Beginning the descent.
    The clouds begin to clear over Glerárdalur.

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