September 4, 2009
Just a quick hike today. South Turner is the last major peak in the park with a trail to it, that I need to climb.
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I went over a couple bridges as well as some bog bridging
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There are several viewpoints from Sandy Stream Pond. Here's a view of Katahdin.
Use the scrollbar to see the rest of the photo.
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Looking up to South Turner
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Last night Gary Tompkins told me I would have a good chance of seeing a moose today.
"They like to hang out at Sandy Stream Pond," he said. He was right.
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Another great view
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Then I made my way up the mountain. I broke through treeline as I neared the summit.
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Summit sign
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Mount Katahdin from South Turner
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For a 360° view from the summit click here.
It was a great morning and I had the entire mountain to myself
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I headed down the mountain and took a longer route back. I continued on Sandy Stream Pond Trail
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And then took the Russell Pond Trail back to the parking lot.
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A few miles after leaving the park I went by this mural on a big rock.
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Well, that's it. A quick hit and run of Baxter State Park. My time here this year was short but very enjoyable. I still have plenty of hiking coming up. The next three days I'll be in my favorite playground, the White Mountains.
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