Ditto what Jim said -- it was a great couple of days of riding. Bumping into history around every bend, it seemed. Fascinating to see the old canal structures -- locks, lock-keepers houses, aqueducts to get the boats over a low spot, such as a small river or stream. Exploring the little town of Harpers Ferry was an unexpected bonus. The whole area is steeped in history, and made for most interesting riding. Jim was very patient with me, as I was constantly off my bike to snap another photo or two.
In case anyone has the interest to go there, I spoke to some locals yesterday at a site where I was working near Williamsport, and asked them where the best bits of the trail were to be found. Apparently the stretch between Big Pool, MD, and Old Towne, MD, is very scenic. Lots of steep hills (mountains?), cliffs, tunnels -- anything but flat and boring. I'll be back next year, and plan to ride some of that area with Jim.
Another recommendation from the locals is for you Roadies with a fetish for hard tires: the same area has the Western Maryland Rail Trail, which is paved! Supposedly there are 40 miles of riding to be had, through some very pretty countryside.
Here is my contribution to the picture gallery....
Pic 1 -- remnants of one of the many stone locks that we passed, and the lock-keepers house
Pic 2 -- Jim emerging from his new-found winter den
Pic 3 -- lock and house beside the Harpers Ferry rail bridge - the juxtaposition is interesting, as it was the railways that put the canals out of business
Pic 4 -- Jim looking bright in yellow and blue.....he must be taking fashion cues from Gary
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