Our first stop along the Sycamore Loop last Friday included a
special briefing by a park ranger at the Clara Barton Historical Park. The talk
went a bit longer than planned but I think everyone agreed that the time spent
learning about Clara Barton and her times was well worth it. The MacArthur bike
trail was even more disrupted than when we rode it during the summer. It’s now
undergoing serious construction of the street and trail itself. This variable
surface required extra caution over a mile long
stretch.
At mid November, the leaves had mostly fallen but still there were
enough of them with sun streaming through to call this a fall colors trip. We
took a leisurely lunch break on the deck of the Sycamore Island Club, enjoying
the southern sun with hot cider and coffee.
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Next Friday 22 November
our ride uses a combination of park trails: Rock Creek and Matthew
Henson, the latter a Montgomery County bike/hike pathway featuring extensive
boardwalks that are especially delightful for cycling.
Meet at a parking area alongside
Beach Drive at the intersection where Cedar Lane crosses at 10:30 a.m.
See attached maps and photos that
indicate this location that’s half a mile down Cedar Lane from Rockville
Pike.
We will bypass chilly outdoors
sandwich munching in a park in for a cozy lunch at the Black Market
Bistro. Click
here to find sandwich and other lunch
menus. See attached map for location near the trail.
Total distance is about 16
miles. Both trails are paved. There are a few short hills along the
way. The Henson Trail itself gradually increases in altitude as it meanders
through the woods. (The potential energy gained on the Henson makes an
especially easy return.)
Weather
Forecast:
Mostly cloudy, high temps
in high 50s.
Please let me know me if you plan to
ride. You may just show up if you prefer. I will have my cell phone on
(240-506-7102) after 8:00 a.m. Friday morning for late
communications.
-- David
Winer
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