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.JPG "To get there we followed the Appalachian Trail about 3.8 miles to the summit."){kind=small}
.JPG "Overall the trail was in good shape, but the last half mile to the top of West Baldpate was steep and slippery."){kind=small}
.JPG "At the shelter we ran into a couple of south bound AT through hikers. From here to the top the trail got steep. Parts of it were eroded, but there was a trail crew on the mountain making a new trail around some of the worst parts."){kind=small}
.JPG "Finally on the summit we came out into the sun. Too bad I didn't get a picture of the 13 French Canadian girls sitting by the sign!"){kind=small}
.JPG "Just past the summit of West Baldpate we walked into the treeline and found a great view of East Baldpate. Our destination for the day."){kind=small}
.JPG "We could not have asked for a better day to hike. It was in the 70's, dry and clear."){kind=small}
.JPG "Danielle working her way to the col between the two peaks."){kind=small}
| About 2/3 of the way to the top of West Baldpate is a shelter and campsite. The trail from the notch is mostly flat to this point. |
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| Date: 8/10/07 12:13 PM |
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