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Wooden Stairs on the Skyline Trail

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After climbing straight up the cliff on the stair tower, the trail continues uphill on these wooden steps. In fact, much of the trail's surface is wood - only a small part is on actual dirt or rocks! These structures serve not only to provide you a safe, easy ascent up and down the mountain, but also to prevent erosion and protect fragile plant communities in this unique environment. All these steps will take a toll after a while, though.