After a lengthy hiatus, and equipped with a fresh pair of shoes, I returned to this location for a jog —
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Total distance: 2.6 mi
Average speed: 8.41 min/mi
Download file: Bond Park Jog.gpx
Average speed: 8.41 min/mi
Category Archives: jogging
Urban Trail
The Connecticut River Walk Bikeway is a quick exit from downtown Springfield. My route terminated abruptly after 1 1/2 miles. For a longer leg go the other direction. Paved surface, scattered with downtown dwellers types.
Jedediah Smith National Recreation Trail
From Old Town take a right. The bike trail follows the Sacramento River to the confluence of the American River at Discovery Park and continues for miles and miles. Sampling a small portion on foot I passed through arid land sustained by the River. There are Elder Trees, and impressive 90 foot Cottonwood Trees draped with cascading wild grape vines. Stick to the lush North side of the American River to maximize scenery and shade.
Paved black top with dirt shoulders.
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Montour Trail
Today’s quest: The Montour Trail which follows the Montour Run beginning at the confluence of the Ohio River. I sampled a section between the 5 and 2 mile markers. The trail project is well documented with a map: here and many photos: here. It is well traveled with folks on foot and bicycle although I did see a fellow on a unicycle ?! with big rim and knobby off road tire. What next!
North Little Rock
Crossing the river was the objective and the pedestrian bridge project spied almost two years ago is STILL unfinished. In fact much of the River Trail, hailed as complete, — isn’t. But it is possible to navigate via the River Rd. and due to the Arkansas River being in flood stage this day, staying high and dry was the only option. Paved greenway. [Gmaps Pedometer]
Bermuda Railway Trail
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Last visited this site 2 years ago and at last got the chance to return and explore this very scenic but unfinished trail to rails system. The Bermuda Railway is an interesting history story. It was the most expensive (cost per mile) track system in the world. As many track sections were constructed on trestle bridges over bays and over rocky shoreline much is missing today. Detour excursions on narrow paved roads are necessary for these areas. These streets are not for the faint of heart. They lack sidewalks in many places and one must thread between traffic and knee high stone retaining barriers. Be prepared to jump and straddle these walls should rather large muni buses and even an occasional semi squeeze close. Traffic does let up some following rush hour. Finally, all vehicles are right hand drive and therefore on the “wrong” side of the road. Being on foot you have to anticipate how the cars are going to come at you. The actual trail route segments from Bailey’s Bay to Shelley Bay are positioned next to the sea with unobstructed views of the North Atlantic. There are not any dull moments. Bring camera for captures like this one, this one, and also this one. Crushed rock and grass at 2.8 miles.
Total distance: 2.87 mi Download file: Bermuda Railway Trail.gpxAverage speed: nan min/mi |
Waukegan, IL
38F with face stinging ice pellets but otherwise periods of sunshine and wind my Gortex and fleece provided relative comfort as I tackled The Greenbelt Forest Preserve. Smooth running on wide hard pack crushed rock trail loops. There is a claim that this natural habitat of Oak trees and swamp was farmed at one time by decedents of freed slaves. Also that Green Bay Road, which splits the preserve, sits atop the mid-continental divide. There would appear to be some history to the place. Had a stare down encounter with this handsome creature otherwise I had the place to myself. I would imagine that the area is quite picturesque during the green season.
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DPA
Springtime hit while looking for an outing and because it was there, I ran this airport circuit. The southern perimeter is actually the Geneva Spur, part of the country’s first and oldest rail-to-trail project known as the Illinois Prairie Path. Easy, flat, soft or grass shoulder and light traffic (Sunday).
Total distance: 6.6 mi
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Download file: DPA.gpx
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Hilton Head
The island offers a wide expansive beach boulevard avenue which is flat and hard packed. It was very suitable for jogging. Would recommend that when planning a bike route; note the wind direction. Take shelter inland by looping the beach portion as the downwind leg. ( captured this shot with the 10 sec timer and by using the beach surface for lack of a tripod)
Total distance: 11.01 mi
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Download file: Hilton_Head_Island_SC_bike_route.gpx
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Highbanks
Arrive by car if possible because of traffic congestion, noise and fumes on State Rte 23. Once inside the park though it’s solitude and refuge. Splendid natural hardwood forests are on view from all sides. There are some ups and downs and an occasional switchback but the trail is wide hard pack crushed rock. Quite a few people take exercise here in the Highbanks Metro Park. I sampled the Dripping Rock Trail which is a marked loop.