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  • Charles G
    Charles G
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    Good, not Great, Trail

    I debated whether to bring trekking poles for this hike; my 71-year-old knees are thankful that I did. There are stretches that are slow-going because it is so rocky and the poles definitely helped me...

    Reviewed on Mar 17, 2024
  • Bromfield5
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    Very enjoyable hike

    Most of the reviews here say this is an Easy Flat trail.......I disagree. Of course, I am close to 60 yrs old.........but to me, I would categorize the trail as Moderate, and I would say that it is ...

    Reviewed on Jan 14, 2022
  • michaelpH2708QB
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    Mule ears

    The “mule ears” can be seen from the road. We did several hikes in the park, this was my least favorite. Just my personal opinion. It was beautiful, and I loved the trail itself and feeling like I was...

    Reviewed on Jan 9, 2022
  • Henk G
    Henk G
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    Great hike, highly recommended

    Great hike; more up and down then you would expect; have water with you, no shade; total of 7+ miles in and out up to smokey trail. Nice to see the mule ears from the other side.

    Reviewed on Apr 23, 2021
  • Grover R
    Grover R
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    Seen across the park

    The Mule Ears are a set of twin volcanic dikes that were left as pointed projections into the sky. They can be seen from most any location in the eastern half of the park and are a good spatial refer...

    Reviewed on Apr 4, 2021