Turkey Pen Loop
An hike in Turkey Pen pairing an old roadbed to a technical ridgetop traverse.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 421 m
- Descent
- 421 m
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An hike in Turkey Pen pairing an old roadbed to a technical ridgetop traverse.
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