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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
The hike begins at the Dankworth Pond State Park parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
The first portion of the hike is along the perimeter of the pond, which has benches and is a popular fishing spot.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
The trail follows a hard packed gravel path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
There are a few interpretive sign set throughout the route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
The only elevation gain is climbing a flight of stairs to the top of the mesa.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
Visitors log at the entry to the old village site.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
At the village, there are several examples of old structures.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
Structure exemplify the building styles of Mogollan Indians of 1000 years ago.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
Dankworth Village hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
Return on the other side of the loop following the path back to the pond and trailhead.