As I left West Virginia today
I saw this sign
Little did I know that the Trailboss had designed 14 miles of trail that were very steep and very rocky. It took me all day to get thru this section. I’m not sure I’d call it a “great ride”. It was 94 degrees today, do I’m calling it a “great sweat”
I’ve seen several of these the last few days
But wasn’t able to catch one until today
Very beautiful snake!!
Some interesting bark
A few more notable findings from today’s travels:
Another healthy beech tree
Sassafras leaf
Hoping for cooler weather and no more roller coasters,
Junco
kevin hikes 
Junco- Yes, hopefully no more roller coasters except at the county fair. Love the sassafras leaf. Did you see all 3 shapes? Sassafra albidum. The snake is called a Smooth Green Snake – Opheodrys vernalis. And one of the barks looked like cottonwood perhaps. Although once you get south of the Mason-Dixson line I am unfamiliar with lots of the flora and fauna. We are so enjoying peering into your trip. Thanks so much for sharing
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