First Ladder  🖼️

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First Ladder ...

Then the trail gets step enough to demand a ladder. You probably could climb up this without the ladder, but it might be rough on the knees, to say nothing if you had a pack on your back.

Taken on Sunday July 5, 2009 at Crane Mountain.

Map: Taylor Valley State Forest

More about Crane Mountain...

Crane Mountain is in the Central Adirondacks in Wilcox Lake Wild Forest near Wevertown in Warren County. There are over five miles of marked hiking trails on the 3254 foot mountain. There are many spectacular views from the open areas on the mountain, making this a very popular hike. There is an elevation gain of over 1300 feet. There are very steep sections on this short hike, but this tough hike is worth the view.

http://www.cnyhiking.com/CraneMountain.htm
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Map: Crane Mountain Trail
Terrain Map: Crane Mountain
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