Exploring the trails on small mountains is very enjoyable. Those who give themselves the time to do that, instead of focusing only on climbing the 4,000 footers, are fortunate.
Allowing yourself to enjoy nature for its own sake yields many rewards. Knowing beforehand that when you start up a trail the landscape will reveal itself in countless ways, is helpful.
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