The Tunnel Trail is a former railroad right of way converted to a bike trail. This usage preserves the right of way should future needs prove the need for a railroad again.
On the way we stopped and spent the night at the Giant City State Park. They have a lodge that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corp during the time of the Great Depression. It is a spectacular example of stone and timber construction.
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| We started one day of our ride in Vienna (Pronounced VI-enna) and rode north 10 miles or so to the long railroad tunnel the trail is named for |
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| Julie and I rode our trikes which make for a comfortable and stable ride |
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| Occasionally you will travel in a culvert under a highway |
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| Phillip enjoyed his new recumbent and set the pace for speed. He can really move on that 'bent'. |
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| The former railroad bridges now support hikers and bikers |
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| Most of the route travels thru tunnels of trees and keeps you well shaded |
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| Eventually you approach the tunnel |
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| There are bluffs on each side of the tunnel approach |
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| It is downhill most of the way back from here |
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| This is a comfortable machine to ride |
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| These are very pretty trails to ride |
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| The ride thru the bluffs is a wonderful way to see the trail |
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| Over two days we rode the trail from Vienna to the Tunnel and then from Vienna to the Wetlands Center. |
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| We'll save this end of the trail for a future trip |
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| Lots of creeks along the way |
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| Occasionally there are stops along the trail with information and some services |
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| This is the Wetlands Center |
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| Kinda fun to find the former railroad right of way crossing a current railroad right of way |
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| Nice to close the trip by sitting around a camp fire on a crisp autumn evening and talk about the trip |
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| Bikes all set in place on the rear of their Honda Civic ready for travel home |
Looks like a great trip. Glad you got to go. I would have liked to see the wetland center. It reminds me of Powell Gardens where we got married. How does Philip like a recumbent now? Last I knew he was on a regular mountain bike.
ReplyDeleteThis is his second recumbent. This one has larger wheels and is faster. He likes this one better.
ReplyDeleteI like Phillips new bike, looks comfortable. Nice pictures! Great pictures of you and mom.
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