Pendleton Falls
Pendleton Falls as seen from one of the overlooks at Blackwater Falls State Park.
Taken on Tuesday October 24, 2023 at Blackwater Falls State Park.Why ads? π€ / Privacy Policy π³
Pendleton Falls as seen from one of the overlooks at Blackwater Falls State Park.
Taken on Tuesday October 24, 2023 at Blackwater Falls State Park.There is a farm, or maybe better said, wildlife pond up at Bare Hill Unique Area high above Canandaigua Lake in this unique area that is largely free of trees due to the steep slopes and high elevations.
Taken on Monday November 12, 2012 at Bare Hill Unique Area.A largely undeveloped gravel bike trail outside of Thomas and Hedricks.
Most of the descend occurs in the 5 1/2 miles from Douglas, roughly 900 feet drop which works out to be an over 3% average grade, with a maximum grade of 3.75%.
It's much steeper then locomotives are engineered to safely climb, which is 2% or less, preferably less then 1.5%. It took at least two locomotives paired together climb, and heavy riding of the brakes down it and at least once in 1910s an out of control train crashed into the gorge below.
While not steep compared to many mountain roads, it's still a fun ride down and a good climb back up. Probably best done on a mountain bike, as the railroad gravel is fairly course on it
Taken on Thursday October 26, 2023 at Monongahela National Forest.Potomac River downstream of the Paw Paw Tunnel from the C&O Trail.
On the left side is Maryland, while on the right is West Virginia. In the distance is Town Hill, which is part of Maryland's Green Ridge State Forest.
Taken on Saturday October 28, 2023 at C&O Canal Towpath.