08/06/2001 Maine Appalachian Trail hike

While on a 50 miler with my friend Bob, we crossed the old SR&RL roadbed cutting through the woods. Here, there was obviously a trestle/bridge across a small stream, which was long gone. The R-O-W is largely clear now, used as a trail for 4-wheelers. Trains last passed through this area in the mid-1930's. The precise coordinates are 44° 58' 24"N, 70° 24' 23"W (click the link to vie an interactive Topo Map of the area)

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R-O-W
R-O-W
Stream crossing
Site of old stream crossing, where most likely there was a small bridge/trestle/culvert. There is evidence of cut stone and some steel cables nearby.
R-O-W
R-O-W
Very remote. I sure wish you could still ride a train here.
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