Indian Head Rail Trail

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  • October 5, 2011 at 10:52 am #910449
    eminva
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    On Saturday, my husband, son and I went on a ride on the Indian Head Rail Trail in Charles County, MD. This is a relatively new and undiscovered trail. It is very flat and about 13 miles long. We saw wildlife including great blue heron, bald eagles, deer, rabbits, and other birds I couldn’t easily identify. Otherwise, we had the place almost to ourselves so it was very quiet and peaceful.

    There is plenty of parking by the Indian Head trail head (about half a mile away). There is very little in the way of food or water so bring your own. There are porta potties at frequent intervals.

    A good trail for families, bird watchers or anyone wanting a change of pace.

    Liz

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  • October 5, 2011 at 2:13 pm #930737
    CCrew
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    Looks nice!! All paved?

    October 5, 2011 at 3:48 pm #930745
    eminva
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    Yes, it is paved all the way and the pavement is in excellent shape.

    Liz

    October 5, 2011 at 5:10 pm #930749
    CCrew
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    @eminva 8813 wrote:

    Yes, it is paved all the way and the pavement is in excellent shape.

    Sweet, I like paved. We’re headed down week after next to ride this: http://www.silvercometga.com/

    Almost 100 miles paved the whole way when you combine the Silver Comet and Chief Ladiga in Alabama. Supposed to be the longest paved rail trail in the country. We’re riding it all the way out and back from Atlanta.

    October 5, 2011 at 6:30 pm #930762
    eminva
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    My parents live in Northern GA and when we are there we always visit family friends who live near the Silver Comet Trail in Cobb County. It looks very nice and well maintained. I was intrigued but we never have our bikes with us.

    Now that I know how far it goes and that the end of the trail in Alabama is right near a chilldhood friend, maybe we will have to bring our bikes down and try it sometime.

    That is beautiful country. Have fun and let us know how you find the trail.

    Liz

    October 6, 2011 at 12:52 am #930774
    KLizotte
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    Wow – you saw blue sky on Saturday?! Pretty pic.

    October 6, 2011 at 1:53 pm #930796
    eminva
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    Weather.com had a window of about three hours of no rain for Indian Head, Md., starting about 12:30. My husband and son thought I was crazy as we loaded the bikes on the back of the car in the pouring rain. It was cloudy for most of our ride, but no rain. And the sun did peak through briefly as you see above.

    Liz

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