We got up early, loaded the bikes and gear and drove to Marlinton, W Virginia, about 2 hours away.
The Greenbrier River Trail is 78 miles long and covers some of the most remote areas of WV. Because of the crushed limestone surface, today I rode a mountain bike (my first time) – most noticeable difference was the loud noise the tires make. We rode upriver with a 1% grade (no complaining about climbing today).
JD and Rickey were ahead but stopped and shouted to ride to the left side (tail end) of this copperhead.
Moments later we saw 3 deer fording the river and heard dogs barking at a black bear up a tree. The welcome-to-WV sign says WV is “wild and wonderful.” Yup.
A 299 ft-long bridge leads up to the Sharp’s Tunnel built in 1900.
The view from the bridge.
Lunch in Clover Lick then we headed back. No lights in Sharp’s Tunnel,
and there are rocks big enough to cause an spill, so walking was the smart thing to do.
Miles = 30
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