August 6 - Continuing onto Johnstown, NY

Mohawk River

The Mohawk River was on our right as we traveled on our first trail today. This photo was taken as I climbed the fence to have a better view of the river and the sumac trees.

Small town USA was part of our path - Frankfort, Ilion, Mohawk, Little Falls, Ephrata, and St. Johnsville - before we joined the Erie Canal Trail. A major section of the trail was under water from Hurricane Irene and difficult to navigate safely. We walked the bike for some time through the mud and ruts.

Along the way Margaret found a horse tied to a tree and the Amish buggy driverless. Of course, we took advantage of the situation and posed in the buggy.

I loved the sign on the path titled "Miracle Mile and a Half Bike Trail". Underneath the quote was "To reflect on a man's ride through life is a memory not to be forgotten."