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Fine gravel section east of Little Falls
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Lynn from Port Huron, MI on 5/30/2021 11:24:41 AM:
I rode that section today and paid attention to location in order to give others more specific info. The fine gravel section starts at about mile 4.2 east of Little Falls, headed towards Albany. It lasts about 3.2 miles. You will then be on a paved trail most of the way, except for a little road riding. I rode through it on 28” tires around 7:30 am. Clipped out of my pedals and rode about 6 mph. Slow going and not fun, but there is good trail on either end of that section to look forward to.
 
wnybubba from Bflo/ROC on 5/30/2021 11:51:13 AM:
Much appreciated, Lynn, as much as it is contrary to a previous post. Does this look like it is underlayment for being paved? I'm thinking with nicely paved sections on either end that this may just be one of stages of preparation for final topping.
 
Lynn from Port Huron,MI on 5/30/2021 4:16:44 PM:
Perhaps. Beyond my level of expertise! When I first heard about the gravel I envisioned pea gravel that had been put on a new trail near my home. That was unrideable. Fortunately the contractor removed it and replaced it with correct stuff.
 
Mike Kennedy from Sheffield Village ohio on 5/30/2021 4:27:26 PM:
Lynn is correct. I'm in Schenectady and rode through there today in the rain. Don't let this bad section deter you. It just slows you to half speed. The trail is well maintained east from there with good signage. Go ride your bike. Heidyho!
 
Lynn from Port Huron,MI on 5/30/2021 7:45:19 PM:
Perhaps. Beyond my level of expertise! When I first heard about the gravel I envisioned pea gravel that had been put on a new trail near my home. That was unrideable. Fortunately the contractor removed it and replaced it with correct stuff.
 
wnybubba from Bflo/ROC on 5/30/2021 9:50:59 PM:
Yep -- that is what I was envisioning as well... pea gravel!

Anyhow, just makes one wonder. I'm heading out eastwardly on the 9th. They have time to put down some nice blacktop before then! HaHa!
 
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