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 Cheat!2265 viewsI zoomed in on this little cascade and used filters but, it's still pretty.

located on the last bridge before the trail ends in a train coming at you.

BJ wasn't too happy about the train deal, she has this thing about trains.

Not to worry, the railtrail is on what used to be a spur and the train missed.
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 Guest River2260 viewsThis is typical of what you will see of the Guest River.

There are a couple of larger cascades that I could not get to due to time restrictions but, rest assured I will return in the Fall when the leaves are gone.
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 Doug Hale2259 viewsSee our "Featured" on Doug Hale. The little plaque under his hand is dedicated to him for his contribution to Guest River Gorge Railtrail.

I am richer because I met Doug and no, I didn't mug him. Besides Doug is still not a pushover. :)
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 Waterfall Exit2251 viewsWhen one decides to build a railroad in front of a waterfall what do you do with the waterfall after the water has fallen?

Easy, build a culvert, or trestle if you like, cover it with dirt and lay the tracks over it.

The water exits to the river and the tracks don't get washed away.
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 Boiling Springs Mill2240 views
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 First Break2238 viewsIf this is a bike trip why are we driving so much?

I saw a photo of Boiling Springs while looking for first night lodging. The stop was worth the time we spent and is very photogenic.
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 One Of Four2214 viewsFrom the time you get out of the car in the parking lot at the trailhead you hear Guest River roar.

On four accounts you hear the river and a falls roaring.
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 The Star1846 viewsThe river is the star. None of the scenery of the gorge would be here without the river.
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 Awaiting The Charge1844 viewsAntietam cannon stand awaiting the charge.
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 Walkers!1837 viewsThese dang things make great walkers, just wish they had bigger baskets on them.

Actually, BJ and oldalbatross at the end of Guest River.
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 Mile marker 5.8 1834 viewsEnd of the trail at mile marker 5.8, punctuated by an oncoming train. This is where the spur from Coeburn, Va. connected to the Clinchfield, now the CSX. railroad.
 
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