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The Bluffs of Diorite

After pushing off this ’easy’ hike several times due to inclement weather I finally tackle the bluffs northwest of Diorite in this two-part story. The first post focuses on the long trek in from Wolf Lake Road, along the edge of the bluff, while the second explores the old American Gold Mine and the walk back from Diorite.

  1. Hiking A Rocky Western RidgeStretching west from the tiny town of Diorite is a jagged line of bluffs, swamps, and sandy flatlands. The …
  2. Hiking American Gold MineThe trees grew thick and undergrowth tangled along my confused route. I had come a long way from Wolf Lake …