This was my 4th day of riding. I have covered 116 miles in total -- about 1/3 of my trip. Today I did 30 miles, all uphill. For the first time,my legs feel tired. Terry was a good ride companion, telling me a lot about what we were passing and what I can expect further down the trail. He is doing more miles per day, so I am not likely to see him again.
This is at the Pinkerton Tunnel. Behind me, on the mountain, they are "day-lighting" an active CSX train tunnel. This open-cutting will create a "V" in the mountain and remove the tunnel ceiling to allow the passage of double-stack trains. To start the project they clear-cut 185 acres. Can you imagine the environmental impact assessment for this?!
This is the Salisbury Viaduct. It is 2,000 feet long and about 100 feet high. It crosses a valley, a river, 2 highways, and an active railway. It was abandoned in the early 70s and Rails to Trails renovated it with a concrete floor and safety railings.
Critter report: a couple chipmunks and a garter snake. Unimpressed!
Critter report: a couple chipmunks and a garter snake. Unimpressed!