NCR Trail – Along for the Ride Looks like this dog was enjoying the ride from its seat on the trail! I did not get the name of the dog. I guess the dog’s name could be Allen. I believe the Allen in the image refers to the Bicycle Trailer Stroller. This image was taken at the 11.75 mile marker. This […]
NCR Trail – Parkton does get snow in the winter time. I remember seeing on a forum someone asking if the trail is plowed in the winter time. The answer is no. The image below is of fresh snow at the 12.9 mile marker. This location is at Frederick Road. Parking is available on both sides of the trail. The trail […]
NCR Trail – Cardinal While walking downhill (Northbound) on the trail, this Northern Cardinal was observed on a railroad tie. This Cardinal was at about he 2.75 mile marker. This is south of Railroad, Pennsylvania. While this image was taken in Spring of 2012, it is not unusual to see cardinals along the trail in the winter months. This image was […]
NCR Trail – Near the 3.8 marker there is a horse farm off to the West side of the trail. I caught this image while traveling Northbound from the Sparks Parking Lot. The Gunpowder Falls follows the West side of the trail at this point and is between the Horse Farm and Trail! It makes for an enjoyable walk when time […]
NCR Trail – The Details While walking in the Railroad to Glen Rock areas of the trail, I have observed many of the rails have the word Steelton 19xx stamped on the side. According to some research, the vertical lines indicate the month. In this image, this rail was made in November of 1925. The rails were made at the Steelton […]
NCR Trail – Railroad Bridge – Evidence of the Railroad shows on this old bridge over the Little Falls in White Hall. This part of the trail and bridge are at the sharp bend of Graystone Road and the NCR 11.25 mile marker. Trains stopped crossing this bridge back in 1972. Tropical storm Agnes wiped out much of the railroad track. […]
