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Lion’s Head: When a City Mountain Starts to Glow

by Liam Fortuin
December 22, 2025

Lion’s Head, a beautiful city mountain, becomes a glowing hotbed of danger, especially during peak season. Treacherous paths, extreme heat, and overcrowding lead to frequent accidents and medical emergencies. Hikers often face disorientation, falls, and even death, requiring constant rescues. Despite the risks, many still flock to its slopes, sometimes unprepared, turning a scenic climb into a lifethreatening ordeal.

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