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#1. Which two mountains are featured in this photo?
Many people think the large foreground mountain is Plattekill but it’s actually “the chin” of Indian Head. (Plattekill is behind the chin, and is lower.)

#2. Should you always sign the trail register?
No exaggeration: it might actually save your life.

#3. Name the tall mountain in the background…
Okay, this one is tough.

#4. This long line-of-sight in the woods, where is it?

#5. Where is this scenic view shot from?

#6. This footbridge is in…

#7. The mountain shown is…

#8. This 3500 Club canister is at the summit of…

#9. The large mountain shown is…

#10. This view is from…

#11. Pass between these two trees to ascend…

#12. These snow prints are from a…
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