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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
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    03/19/2022
    At the village, there are several examples of old structures.
    Shaun Hunter
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    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.

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