Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
Parking area on Quarry Hill Road.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
The Quarry Hill Trailhead.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
Ascending the Quarry Hill Trail.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
A cascading brook along the trail.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
The trees open up with views to the west.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
A steep and rocky ascent.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
Intersecting the South Taconic Trail.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
Trail sign along the South Taconic Trail.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
A bald ridge along the South Taconic Tail.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
Higher views of the Hudson Valley to the southwest.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
A large cairn marking the summit of South Brace.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
The trail dips down through forest with mountain laurel.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
A worn path to the peak through blueberry heaths.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
Low tree growth with large grass patches near the summit.
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07/05/2017
Approaching the summit of Brace Mountain.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
Dogs are welcomed in Taconic State Park.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
A huge rock pile cairn at the summit.
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07/05/2017
Some help with flight preparations.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
A paraglider about to take flight.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
The Catskill Mountains to the west.
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07/05/2017
Feeling for thermals to gauge a good flight.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
Prepping for a flight from the summit.
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07/05/2017
Waiting for the right moment to take flight.
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07/05/2017
Just about ready for liftoff!
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
Paragliding!
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
A wild blueberry snack.
Nick Catania
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07/05/2017
Descending Mount Brace back down the Taconic Trail.