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Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
The gravel road to start Section 43.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Middle Fork Elk River.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
The gravel road you'll walk for a short distance.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
The trail passes through some pretty terrain after leaving the road.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Views of the North Fork Elk Creek.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Open spaces along Section 43.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Section 43 views.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
The trail then follows an ATV track.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
There are some steep climbs during the 2nd half of Section 43.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
The ATV track turns to 4x4 road and stays on a ridge (lots of up and downs).
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Wyoming! Reaching the state line is a huge accomplishment for thru hikers.