Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, I’ve been wary of traveling far from home to take photos or otherwise have adventures. This has led me to explore local hiking and cycling trails. This weekend, I opted to explore a rail-trail about fifteen minutes from home. Rail-trails are former railway tracks that have had the tracks removed to convert them to recreational trails. I’d last been on this trail about fifteen years ago. While I recall it being a challenging trail, I also remember that the view at the end was worth the effort.
I followed directions on the internet to an intersection where I parked my car. The directions said to “ride up the hill to the trail”. I rode up the hill..and up…and up,,, and up. I went about a mile and got to the other end of the road but no trail. I was fortunate a walker was going by. He told me that he thought the trail ended on someone’s property and he had closed it off.
Once back at my car, I used Google Maps to find the next street that crossed the trail. This time, I drove directly to the trail. No parking at the end of the road this time. What I found was the image you see above. The trail doesn’t so much cross the road as go above it. I considered finding another crossroads but had lost a lot of time. Also, there was a good parking spot and a small but steep path p to the trail. I pushed my bike up to ride the trail. As anyone who does this type of thing knows that getting the bike up is not nearly as challenging as having a controlled descent on the way down.
Tomorrow, scenes from the trail.
Milford Street 
My husband and I enjoy the local rail trail as well. I look forward to your next set of photos!
What rail trail do you and your husband ride?
The one that goes through Epping.
I’ve not ridden that one.
It’s not that long, mostly walkers.
Without wanting to venture far, as well, my wife and I have found a couple of parks in the city that are new to us as well. Part of a relatively recent city annex, we didn’t know they existed. Exploring around home is a great way to spend these troubled days.
I agree. It’s the way to go.
What an adventure. 🌿🌱🍃
It was. And that was just the beginning. 😊
That is one beautiful view!
I loved reading this 😊
Thank you. The adventure continued and was different than I expected.
Beautiful views! You had to really work for them it sounds like, and I thank you! Looking forward to the next installment. Until then take good care!
Tank you, Sandra. This was an adventurous ride. I came home and took a nap. But I have lots more to show you. Take care. Have a great day.
Yay! Looking forward to seeing more! Take good care Chris.
Well, I think that was already a little adventure all on its own, Chris! Looking forward to more pics of this trail!
Thank you, Sarah. The adventure is just beginning.
lovely 🙂 and kudos to you for all the effort 🙂
Thank you, Alex. i hope your week is off to a good start.
The beauty of living in a big country is the opportunity to find nice nooks and crannies that is often forgotten, yet pristine in time. I love the idyllic spot and greenery. So nice to just sit under the trees somewhere and listen to nature. Much thanks for the lovely photos.
It was my pleasure, Garfield. Thank you.
Ciao, buona giornata 🙂
Good day to you also. =)
Exploring one’s own backyard is something that appeals to me, too. You can never see it all.
I’m amazed at the local beauty that I never knew was there.
Yes it seems from covid season to riot season…the bumpy road is a telling metaphor perhaps, adventures are the best…we live in fascinating times Chris…sending peace to Boston ☮️💜 hugs Hedy
Thank you, Hedy. It was a bad night in Boston on Sunday. Things seem better now.
This trail is beautiful!
Thank you so much. It’s a nice trail.