Pine Mountain Trail Hike - First 13 Miles

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Early Saturday morning near trail mile marker 0 The hike starts out with great views in the first mile Eagle Scout Craig Yarbrough with ASM Ed at first break Before the first mile we all take off a layer A young Long Needle Pine Trail mile marker 1
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The first road crossing A lake view to the north A heart shaped mushroom along the trail Trail mile marker 2 The Pine Mtn Trail Assoc maintains the trail There are a number of beautiful water crossings on the trail
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A trough coming out of one of the old CCC Fish Hatcheries One of the old CCC fish hatheries still holds water The fish hatchery water is like a mirror The dark water contrasts with the sunny sky The Yarbroughs at trail mile marker 3 Lunch break with a great view
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The Scouts enjoy lunch with the view and warm sun Mr. Ducote with his son, Eagle Scout Justin Ducote Scouts enjoying their lunch ASM Williams and ASM Yarbrough Wind chimes along the trail Christopher sets the pace for the Troop
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Michael is having more fun than it looks Jeff, Thomas & John hike in the middle Ross looks like he is having a good time Is that Eagle Scout Craig Yarbrough? A view to the south with a nice farm ASM Cerbone hoofing it up on incline
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Mr. Ducote helping Justin with his broken pack Taking a break at the F.D.R. Park HQ The Eagle Scouts and adults are ready to hit the trail again These Scouts have had too long a break! Ed really wants to get back on the trail Trail mile marker 4
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Hiking a switchback Trail mile marker 5 Trail mile marker 6 Just short of Trail mile marker 7, the Troop hit the road for 2 miles The view from the road was also breathtaking After 10 miles, the Troop passed trail mile marker 12
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Bethel Creek Campsite is just short of trail mile marker 13 Bethel Creek Campsite is where the Troop spent Saturday night The Yarbrough brothers cooking up their breakfast Justin is very proud of his morning fire The Scouts made sausage buscuits for breakfast After 11 miles, the Troop passed trail mile marker 13 first thing Sunday morning