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    Nick Catania
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    Parking area on Quarry Hill Road.
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    The Quarry Hill Trailhead.
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    Ascending the Quarry Hill Trail.
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    A cascading brook along the trail.
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    The trees open up with views to the west.
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    A steep and rocky ascent.
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    Intersecting the South Taconic Trail.
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    Trail sign along the South Taconic Trail.
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    A bald ridge along the South Taconic Tail.
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    Higher views of the Hudson Valley to the southwest.
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    A large cairn marking the summit of South Brace.
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    The trail dips down through forest with mountain laurel.
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    A worn path to the peak through blueberry heaths.
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    Low tree growth with large grass patches near the summit.
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    Approaching the summit of Brace Mountain.
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    Dogs are welcomed in Taconic State Park.
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    A huge rock pile cairn at the summit.
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    Some help with flight preparations.
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    A paraglider about to take flight.
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    The Catskill Mountains to the west.
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    Feeling for thermals to gauge a good flight.
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    Prepping for a flight from the summit.
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    Waiting for the right moment to take flight.
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    Just about ready for liftoff!
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    Paragliding!
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    A wild blueberry snack.
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    Descending Mount Brace back down the Taconic Trail.

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