Wednesday, December 7, 2016

More on the Back Country Trails (Gulf State Park)


Another week has gone by.  A few of the Folks-On-Spokes have arrived.  Donna's learning pickle ball.  We've gotten out more on the back country trails and eaten at Mikee's (seafood) & Moe's (BBQ).  We're prepping for our first below freezing night for the season and the burn ban is lifted.
The first two pictures capture how the state park has updated State Park Road 2 since we left in February.  Park vehicles and utility vehicles are suppose to stay on the left.  Bicycles are the center lanes while walkers & skateboarders stay to the right.  All have to honor the 35 mpg speed limit, I guess.

At right is the in-progress bridge running along what we've learned is the North Campground Trail.  This particular section runs along side Bear Road and will replace part of the Alligator Marsh primitive trail. They seem to moving right along.  As best as I can tell, most of the primitive trails remain intact.
This particular picture captures a portion of the half-mile long North Campground Trail bridge that runs parallel to Possum Road. Once this section is completed, you'll be able to walk/bicycle ride from State Route 2 or the terminus circle on Canal Road all the way to Powerline Trail on a paved path or bridge without traveling along any campground road.

Anyway, we're doing well and looking forward to the rest of the season.  Thanks for dropping by and checking on us.  Everyone stay safe & warm.  David



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