Day 4 Rockwood to Frostburg - Tally Gals Allegheny Passage and C&O - CycleBlaze

May 27, 2024

Day 4 Rockwood to Frostburg

From Rain to Shine

Waited the rain out. Started riding just before 10. Trail in excellent condition. Temperatures in high 60s.
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Wildlife observed since start of ride: 2 turtles several chipmunks, one mouse.
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Bill ShaneyfeltSnapping turtle... Stay clear of the bitey end! Although primarily aquatic, females roam around this time of year looking for a good spot to lay eggs.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_snapping_turtle
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A bit windy at times throughout the day. Take a look at the flag at the Meyersdale Visitor Center and Museum.
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Many stretches of the trail were sunnier as the trail headed away from the river and into farmland.
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Bridge over Cassle River and a roadway looking towards a farm.
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Another view of the farmland.
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1st major attraction : The eastern continental divide. We were surprised that the rise was short and only slightly steeper.
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Tunnel at divide.
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View from other side of divide tunnel
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Backside of the divide tunnel. Then happy coasting from the divide to Frostburg. Trail and a rural road seemed to merge for awhile. Rougher combination of lime rock, asphalt and gravel.
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Second attraction: Big Savage tunnel.
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Inside refurbished tunnel.
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Attraction 3: Mason Dixion Line
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Signage about the line.
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Line goes diagonally clear across the trail.
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Now in Maryland.
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Trail for pedestrians and cyclists zigzagging up to Frostburg
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Sculptures along the zigzag trail up the “Maryland Mountains”. Tough climb to the town!
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Sign at the bottom of zigzag trail talking about coal mining
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Our Bed and Breakfast, own bathroom, nice room, window air conditioner.
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Flowers in the adjoining yard.
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Noon rest stop.
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Another shot of the farmland.
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Downed tree after last night’s thunderstorms.
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Flowers along trail
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Today's ride: 39 miles (63 km)
Total: 174 miles (280 km)

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