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reached top after rough climb. Took 3 pics. Went on down past Bear Mtn. Park [[Peak ?]], picnic area and down to Frt. Montgomery for mail & groceries. Crossed bridge and climbed end of mtn. Went on several miles and camped on slope near spring.
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  In morn (18?) went on after shaving. Mosquitoes very bad. Crossed route - Weather very nice, - sunny with breeze. Making good time over fine trail. Came to Taconic State Park. Passed ______ lake then came to Route 301 and Canopus Lake Stopped at shelter for
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the night, very nice. Rained before dawn so heavily that there was enough  water in the 
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A Doe & a Spotted Fawn
So like a slim brown heifer browsing by 
And closely followed by a spotted fawn 
A broken twig, a self rebuking sigh 
And stealthily as silently as ghosts 
the two were gone.
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kettles on the fireplace to make breakfast. Within a few miles the trail began following roads most of [[insertion]] little bearded man & line along trail [[/insertion]] the time. Otherwise dull day was brightened by lady at grocery store near