June 17, 2010
It's time for a quick after work hike. Lynn joined me for this one along with my sister-in-law, Lisa and her husband Mike. We drove up Hawk Mountain Road which turned into a dirt road near the end. We then reached a small parking area. We headed up a wide ATV/snowmobile trail. The trail splits near the top. On the return trip I took the other trail and then bushwhacked a couple hundred feet to the true summit. But for now, we took a right.
Almost there.
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"Hey, that tree is wreckin' the view," said Mike.
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We dropped down a little more.
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Almost at the ledge.
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What an awesome view! That's Pleasant Mountain on the right.
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Crystal Lake
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Long Lake
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Mike and Lisa
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Eric and Lynn
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I climbed down the rocks a bit hoping for a view towards the west but couldn't find one.
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Snack time for Lynn and Lisa.
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