The homestead chimney at the junction of the South Loop and the shortcut to the North Loop, Paddy Creek Wilderness. There’s a well and circular foundation nearby too.

I’ve often wondered what it was like to live here, presumably after the area had been clear cut. There is evidence of several major old ‘roads’ to be seen in the wilderness near here.

From here I’m taking the Short Cut to the North Loop. And my hunch about the burn ban was right. There’s cell phone reception here and I received the ‘Red Flag’ notification while checking in with Ginger. It’s 16:10, and I have a couple of miles left to go.

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