Sometimes we never know we are being watched as we hike the NCR Trail. While on a Northbound hike from White Hall to Parkton, Maryland, this deer was spotted observing hikers from the East side of the NCR Trail. Along with deer it is not unusual to see snakes, fox, cats, owls, blue herons and even roosters along the trail. Hypertensive […]
NCR Trail – Summer – Looking North from the 2.5 mile Marker in Pennsylvania. There are 3 benches at this point of the trail. Deer may be observed in the woods to the right (East) of the trail. When I walk this part of the trail I often park at the municipal parking lot in New Freedom and walk downhill (North) […]
NCR Trail – Placard seen along the trail. There are placards explaining the history of the area, and/or history of what it took to get the railroad built. These placards can be found on Maryland and Pennsylvania portions of the trail. There is a book on the History of the Northern Central Railway. It is available here The Story of the […]
NCR Trail – Railroad Street View Looking from the South side of PA 851 and the NCR Trail Railroad is located around the 3 mile marker along the NCR Trail. The borough has been going through quite a bit of transformation over the past few years. For instance, the walkways on both sides of PA route 851 have been built or […]
Squirrel along the Heritage Rail Trail This was a nice day (December 19, 2012) for a walk on the trail . Gray skies with temperatures in the upper 40’s. It is about 2 miles from the Brillhart Station down to the 15 mile marker The mile marker is on the South Side of the Howard Tunnel! There is a nice parking lot […]
Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail Walking North of Freeland Road on the NCR Trail This picnic table has served its purpose over the years. I have walked this part of the trail many times and stopped for a break at this spot. There is a wonderful view looking off the left (West) side of the trail and picnic table. Next time […]
