Did some hikes today in the Pharaoh Lakes Wilderness with Howie. First we climbed Blue Hill. Parked on Route 74 and followed the Blue Hill (aka Long Swing) trail for about 3/4 mile. Then, headed off trail and up the west side of the hill. After a short, but steep climb we reached the lower ledges overlooking the beaver pond. Continued on up to the summit. Headed west back down the hill catching more views along the way from the patches of open rock. Made it back to the car, but realized that my jacket was missing. Must have left it somewhere on the hill.
Summit Elevation: Blue Hill 1620
Round-trip Distance: 3.5 mi
Elevation Change: 750 ft
Next, drove a short distance up the road to another trailhead and followed the short (0.3 mile) trail up to Arnold pond. Continued on a unmarked, but obvious path that climbed up the western ridge of Skiff mountain. Many small cairns along the way. Stopped for views near the top, but didn't go to the true summit that was another 1/2 mile east.
Round-trip Distance: 1.5 mi
Elevation Change: 700 ft
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