Pine Mountain Trail Hike - Last 10 Miles

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Moss lines most of the Pine Mountain Trail Trail mile marker 14 (hike mile 12) The Troop arrives at Dowdell's Knob mid-morning Scouts appreciates the break to rest their feet Ross' foot was sore with blisters Historic marker for F.D.R. at Dowdell's Knob
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This grill was used by F.D.R. when he visited this spot The Troop heads north up the east side of Dowdell's Knob Another creek crossing The creek was clear and blended with the leaves Michael and Justin watch their step Brian and Ed at trail mile marker 16 (hike mile 14)
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John has a laugh about how we missed mile marker 15 Trail mile marker 17 (hike mile 15) Trail mile marker 18 (hike mile 16) Sassafras Hill Campsite had plenty of wood Christopher tries pushing down a dead tree Michael uses primitive tools to cut the wood
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When tools don't work, try teamwork Christopher makes a swing Scouts enjoy Justin's stories during the campfire Justin is very animated diuring his story telling Christopher and Connor through the smoke Thomas, Michael and Ed look cold
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ASM Williams is not believeing Justin's stories SM Travers in a self portrait Passing trail mile marker 19 (hike mile 17) Trail mile marker 20 (hike mile 18) Lots of water crossings during the last 3 miles The Troop follows a creek most of the last 3 miles
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This pine tree is GINORMOUS! Some water crossings are difficult Scouts make quick business of the crossing Michael goes for it Justin hamming it up Climbing from the creek
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Scouts pose by the falls Trail mile marker 21 (hike mile 19) The eastern end of Pine Mountain has beautiful water features A new bridge helps with a wide water crossing Trail mile marker 22 (hike mile 20). 1 mile to go! The eastern end of the trail is marked with this plaque