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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 |