TheAxeman
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These were taken last Monday 7/30.
As the road climbs there are turn outs for both viewing and overheating vehicles. The road is relatively narrow and up to this point is paved. If you look off in the distance you can see the road snaking up the mountain.
About halfway up, the road turns to hardpack sand and gravel, with short patches of pavement. The incline becomes much steeper and the road becomes narrower in spots. A group of guys from Florida riding Harleys had passed me as I was taking these pics.
After the Harleys had gone around the next corner, I noticed this plume of thick black smoke rising and was hoping those guys didn't have a serious case of target fixation.
It turned out to be the cog train backing up the mountain.
This sign was posted on a gift shop at the top of the mountain. The chain next to the sign is one of three that go over the peaked roof of the house and anchor it to the ground.
The whole ride was about 9 miles to the top. I can't even imagine how treacherous that road must be if there is a little rain thrown on top of the dirt road. Your supposed to maintain a 20 mph speed limit and are not allowed to pass which ended up being quite challenging when stuck behing a car going way to slow. Entry fee was $12.00. Definitely worth a trip to the top. I didn't go into the weather station at the top because I had to get to Maine in time to break down. <_<
As the road climbs there are turn outs for both viewing and overheating vehicles. The road is relatively narrow and up to this point is paved. If you look off in the distance you can see the road snaking up the mountain.
About halfway up, the road turns to hardpack sand and gravel, with short patches of pavement. The incline becomes much steeper and the road becomes narrower in spots. A group of guys from Florida riding Harleys had passed me as I was taking these pics.
After the Harleys had gone around the next corner, I noticed this plume of thick black smoke rising and was hoping those guys didn't have a serious case of target fixation.
It turned out to be the cog train backing up the mountain.
This sign was posted on a gift shop at the top of the mountain. The chain next to the sign is one of three that go over the peaked roof of the house and anchor it to the ground.
The whole ride was about 9 miles to the top. I can't even imagine how treacherous that road must be if there is a little rain thrown on top of the dirt road. Your supposed to maintain a 20 mph speed limit and are not allowed to pass which ended up being quite challenging when stuck behing a car going way to slow. Entry fee was $12.00. Definitely worth a trip to the top. I didn't go into the weather station at the top because I had to get to Maine in time to break down. <_<
