We'll not too spectacular in mileage today, but still able to crank out a few hundred miles without every touching a four-lane road!
While we were up at 0500 intending to get to Cadillac Summit for sunrise, the interest in re-packing the kit for the zillionth time this trip was less than appealing. So promptly 2 hrs and 22 mins later, we departed the hotel. But hey, this is my vacation, and there is no penalty for lolly-gagging.
We had a rather low traffic trip plotted for MT Washington taking the northern approach. Since it was "only" three turns, we didn't need the stinkin' GPS. Anyhow, turned on the GPS after over-shooting the way point. However, looking at the SPOT track, you'd never know we FUBARed.
We did go over this lovely bridge about 1 hour into the journey. There is a very nice Fort about 2 mins south of bridge, but it didn't open for 45 mins later and we already felt "pressed" for time (see previous paragraph:)
Drove through the town of Conway/North Conway. They are very family oriented with the the feel of upscale ski resort town complete with StoryWorld and multiple mini golf places.
Anyhow, today's theme was RxR trains.
There was this scenic/dinner train in the town of N. Conway:
And this one at the summit of Mt. Washington
For those that don't know, Mt Washington is the highest peak (6,288 ft) on the East Coast. Until very recently, it held the record for the highest wind speed recorded (231MPH) which held for most of century until being very recently toppled.
Anyhow, for a mere $14/bike you can take the 8 mile trek to the summit. Today's conditions at the summit:
62F
100 mile visibility
50MPH gusts
The road is not built to today's standards and lacks guard rails, and although there have been over 150 deaths in the park, only 1 is attributed to a MC miscalculation.
This was one of the original structures, and personally, I never thought of chaining my entire home to the earth like this one. Maybe a solution to high-crime areas too?
Old rail tracks:
It was about 1430 by the time we descended Mt Washington. A fellow Maine ADV recommended RT 113, so we took that which looped us back to town. The road is about 40 miles long, and meanders next to 2 babbling brooks, through some farms, and partially through the Park.
After a great steak dinner at the Red Parka Tavern, we bedded down in town.
Tomorrow heading off two more state parks as we approach home zone...
While we were up at 0500 intending to get to Cadillac Summit for sunrise, the interest in re-packing the kit for the zillionth time this trip was less than appealing. So promptly 2 hrs and 22 mins later, we departed the hotel. But hey, this is my vacation, and there is no penalty for lolly-gagging.
We had a rather low traffic trip plotted for MT Washington taking the northern approach. Since it was "only" three turns, we didn't need the stinkin' GPS. Anyhow, turned on the GPS after over-shooting the way point. However, looking at the SPOT track, you'd never know we FUBARed.
We did go over this lovely bridge about 1 hour into the journey. There is a very nice Fort about 2 mins south of bridge, but it didn't open for 45 mins later and we already felt "pressed" for time (see previous paragraph:)
Drove through the town of Conway/North Conway. They are very family oriented with the the feel of upscale ski resort town complete with StoryWorld and multiple mini golf places.
Anyhow, today's theme was RxR trains.
There was this scenic/dinner train in the town of N. Conway:
And this one at the summit of Mt. Washington
For those that don't know, Mt Washington is the highest peak (6,288 ft) on the East Coast. Until very recently, it held the record for the highest wind speed recorded (231MPH) which held for most of century until being very recently toppled.
Anyhow, for a mere $14/bike you can take the 8 mile trek to the summit. Today's conditions at the summit:
62F
100 mile visibility
50MPH gusts
The road is not built to today's standards and lacks guard rails, and although there have been over 150 deaths in the park, only 1 is attributed to a MC miscalculation.
This was one of the original structures, and personally, I never thought of chaining my entire home to the earth like this one. Maybe a solution to high-crime areas too?
Old rail tracks:
It was about 1430 by the time we descended Mt Washington. A fellow Maine ADV recommended RT 113, so we took that which looped us back to town. The road is about 40 miles long, and meanders next to 2 babbling brooks, through some farms, and partially through the Park.
After a great steak dinner at the Red Parka Tavern, we bedded down in town.
Tomorrow heading off two more state parks as we approach home zone...