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Trail 7&9 Trail Head17 viewsThe trail 9 extension begins alongside of trail 7, starting from the Ogle Lake parking area.
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Ogle Lake Parking Area14 viewsThis is often a busy area. On weekends you must arrive early to get a parking space.
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Trail Across Ogle Dam14 viewsAt the far end of the dam trails 7 and 9 split.
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Cattails At Edge of Ogle Lake16 viewsCattails are among the plants growing at the waters edge. The hill in the distance is ascended by trail 4.
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Wild Flowers16 viewsWild flowers are also found growing by the water and on the slopes above the lake.
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Trail 7 and Trail 9 Split16 viewsTrail 7 goes to the left while trail 9 extension, the path less traveled, is straight ahead.
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Trail 9 Extension trailhead.17 viewsThus begins the 2.7 mile trail 9 extension. No bikes allowed.
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The Climb Begins15 viewsThe trail immediately begins a steady climb up the first of 3 ridges.
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The Climb Continues14 viewsThe climb continues for 900 feet before reaching the top of the ridge.
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View From the Top13 viewsFrom the top of the ridge you can look down on Ogle Lake and trail 7 that hugs the shoreline.
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Forest Road13 viewsThere is an old forest road running along the top of the ridge.
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Along the Ridge12 viewsThe trail continues to climb for another 600 feet along the spine of the ridge.
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