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The ultimate adventure guide
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
12/26/2020
The trail begins on the bridge over Big Creek.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
12/26/2020
Slow and steady elevation gain in deepening snow.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
12/26/2020
Evergreen trees become more numerous at the higher elevations.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
12/26/2020
Grove of red spruce on the summit ridgeline.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
12/26/2020
Trail sign at a gap in the trees near the summit.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
12/26/2020
The stairs of the lookout tower.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
12/26/2020
Inside the tower.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
12/26/2020
Climbing the tower is the only way to see over the treetops.