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| Cascade and Pitchoff |
I have passed the sign for this countless times on my way to the Adirondack Loj, Lake Placid and the Cascade trailhead. Today I would not.
The 0.7 mile trail to Owls Head is near the top when it come to reward/effort ratio. I should come up with a formula and rank them. For sure, Owls Head will make the cut.
The trail does require about 500 feet elevation gain. But I passed quite a diverse group of people making their way up. More than a few elderly men and women (one with a cane) walked to the summit. There were well dressed couples and a few with infants. I passed a guy with a three year old.
Once on top, the views are amazing. Close up views of Cascade and Porter to the south. Giant and Hurricane are in view to the east. I was pleased to see Hurricane still had its fire tower. All of this for a very small price.
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| Giant of the Valley |
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| Hurricane |
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| Pitchoff |
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