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an eighth of a mile reaches an abandoned house on the old Place farm where some shelter can be obtained. It then goes down the old road that formerly connected this farm with the outside world. An eighth of a mile below the house, the road crosses a brook and turns almost due east. Half a mile farther, another abandoned house is passed on the left where the road and the trail turn sharply to the south. As the trail comes down to this turn there is a splendid view of Elephantis (or Sugar Loaf), Owl's Head and Bear Mountain, in Canada. In 3/4 of a mile the road becomes passable for automobiles. The North Jay Schoolhouse is 1/4 of a mile beyond on the left and then in less than another quarter of a mile there is a junction with a better highway extending north and south. Here a sign on the fence indicates the distance to the end of The Long Trail and states that it is 2 1/2 mi. to North Troy. North Troy is reached by going north from this junction and taking the first turn to the right. Jay Village is 3 mi. down the road south from the junction. Line Post 592 to Highway, 2 1/2 mi.; time, 2 hr., either way.

Care in the Open Places When coming out of the woods into the open, before proceeding, take due care of the direction of the trail and where it enters the woods beyond, and as well the point where it came out. This may prevent a great deal of confusion and delay and uncertainty.