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At the crest of Pinto Mountain, the southward views of Round Valley are excellent, as one would expect

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Flat-top Table Mountain is a dominant feature to the south and it's fun to see Cedar Canyon Road from above, snaking across Round Valley. Due to vertigo, I can't get too close to the edge!