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want to tell you about my first real hike, because it's instructive in the worst possible way. It was a Saturday morning in late spring. A friend had suggested we do a "short hike" in the mountains — maybe five miles, nothing crazy, bring some water. I wore khaki pants.
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<p>The Spine Trail at Alafia River State Park follows the ridgelines created by reclaimed phosphate mining operations above the Alafia River valley, providing a moderate mountain biking experience wit...
<p>The Wright Peak Loop combines a strenuous summit ascent with a fascinating piece of aviation history, making it one of the most compelling routes in the Adirondack High Peaks. Wright Peak reaches 4...
<p>The Yellow Loop at Alafia River State Park is among the finest mountain biking trails in Florida and one of the most celebrated in the entire Southeast. Built on reclaimed phosphate mining land tha...
<p>Algonquin Peak rises to 5,114 feet as the second highest summit in New York State and arguably the most rewarding High Peak for the effort invested, offering an expansive alpine summit with 360-deg...
<p>The North Trail at Little Talbot Island State Park crosses the dune system via a well-marked corridor to reach the undeveloped north end of the island beach, an area that sees considerably fewer vi...
<p>The Van Hoevenberg Trail to Mount Marcy is the standard route up the highest peak in New York State, a 5,344-foot summit that marks the crown of the Adirondack High Peaks and holds a place of great...
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