NCR Trail – Raven in Tree Sometimes the wildlife I see on the trail is not what I expected. Here is a prime example of a Raven (well OK, a hat) resting on the branch of a tree! This bird seemed to have no fear. It was there when I approached and still there as I left to finish my walk! […]
NCR Trail – White Mileage Posts An image below is taken from a portion of the information placard at the Ashland, Maryland parking lot. The mileages are indicating train stations along various portions of the Northern Central Railroad. In Maryland there are white mileage posts with 2 faces. For the Northbound traveler, the mileage will show the number of miles to […]
NCR Trail – Bird on a Stick Toward the end of May of 2014, I parked the car on the gravel off to the side of Walker Road and Cameron Mill Road. The trail at Walker Road is at about the 14.25 mile marker. The Bentley Springs parking lot is at about the 15.9 mile marker. Between these two points […]
NCR Trail – Utility Pole On an April walk between Freeland, Maryland and New Freedom, Pennsylvania, I took this image of a Cow seeking neck relief using a utility pole! Yes a utility pole! While this utility pole carries electrical wire and cable television wire, it also serves well as relief for a neck itch! The Freeland, Maryland parking lot is […]
NCR Trail – Deer and Fish This is a view off to the East side of the trail on a Bridge over Little Falls. This is at the 14.75 mile marker about a quarter mile North of Walker Road. Quite often there are fish that can be seen in the Falls right around this bridge. There will often be deer grazing […]
NCR Trail – Image and Classes – This image was taken in August of 2012. The location is on a bridge over the Gunpowder Falls and near the 6 mile marker. The view is looking North Westward and down stream. For the hiker, biker, runner or horse rider there is a bench to allow for a break and moment to take […]
