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SouthRidge Trail Hiking

January 5, 2024November 1, 2021 by Doug

So this is me, Doug. I was hiking up SouthRidge Trail close to my place on the mountainside. This trail is nice and close to my home, and I can be on it in 30 seconds. How cool is that ! Note the hi-viz vest. There are hunters in the backwoods area as it is … Read more

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