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The West Ridge Trail starts on the southern shore of Long Pond and hugs the east side of the pond. ![]() |
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A section of planks along the lakeside trail. ![]() |
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The West Ridge Trail leaves Long Pond and heads northeast up Beech Mountain. ![]() |
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The trail soon offers up great views of Long Pond and the Atlantic Ocean far in the distance. ![]() |
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Looking due west at Mansell Mountain on the other side of Long Pond... ![]() |
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Soon enough we reach the Beech Mountain fire tower near the summit. ![]() |
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The top of the fire tower is typically closed, but you can enjoy great views from the first platform. ![]() |