Before breakfast we made our lunch. |
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As the sun rose, we started hiking following the Clinton River,  |
which we shortly crossed on a suspension bridge.  |
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We wandered through incredible beech forests and  |
Phoebe pointed out the one-mile marker.  |
We continued to parallel the Clinton River and there were several side
trails to points of interest. |
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Another side trail led to a wetland walk with wonderful views. |
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Next we passed the Clinton Hut for Backpackers.  |
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Lunch was at the Hirere Falls Lunch Hut where a variety of supplements were available.  |
One could also sit on the banks of the river and watch trout and eels. |