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Virtual Tour: Mountain Side Trail

The Mountain Side Trail is a 1.2 mile moderate to difficult hiking trail that is accessible in two places along the Mountain Top Trail and from the Guest Lodge Trail. This narrow trail runs along the side of the mountain with few changes in elevation. Users should use particular caution on this trail as it runs along a fairly steep edge and a false step could result in a bad tumble or fall.

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