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Jay Mountain Wilderness Area

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278: 66: 285: 136: 25: 372: 515: 95: 476: 277: 153: 38: 510: 408:. It is bounded by Glen Road on the south and private land boundaries elsewhere, except where the road west of Mt. Fay divides an appendage of state lands. 459:. The vistas from Jay, Saddlebrook and Slip Mountains make the climb to the vantage points well worthwhile. The AuSable Valley can be seen as well as the 329: 489: 200: 172: 237: 219: 179: 117: 52: 44: 415:. The highest peak within the area is actually Saddleback Mountain, not be confused with the mountain of the same name within the 186: 259: 157: 397: 168: 432: 78: 88: 82: 74: 416: 389: 146: 505: 99: 448: 412: 401: 193: 464: 420: 460: 405: 304: 431:
The high and precipitous mountains in this area are generally similar in character to the
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The wilderness area is named for its second-highest peak,
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