Emlenton June 2013



Ready to bike.

We revisited Emlenton this weekend. First visit was winter 2012 and I noted there was an ice cream shop in the Emlenton Mill - not open during the sub zero weather.








Totally loves the Suburu.

We took the bikes down to the Allegheny River Trail that runs out of Emlenton. As you know from previous entries, we're big on the outdoors, but the weather has frankly sucked this year, so we're behind in the exercise department.










Viaduct that used to support the rail line.

The Allegheny Trail is wonderful. Just like the other trails, it is manicured and easy to ride on. Beautiful scenery and the river was running fast and high.
So much of the recreational trails are converted from the old rail lines from the hey-day of the oil boom. Every time we're out, we come across people from all over the country who bike and hike the area. It's a family-friendly area, and summer is full of small-town festivals and bandstand events.





Tree with weird growth.

We rode about 15 miles, going through a tunnel that forced us to walk the bikes because it was too dark to ride safely. John suggested we go back, paint our faces white and jump out at other bike riders. Considering the median age of the riders we saw was about 60, I'd say we'd cause a good number of heart attacks.

 

 And this is the Emlenton Mill. There's a clothing shop and deli housed here, too. This was the Best. Ice Cream. Ever. It's Perry's - out of New York. I had the Queen of Hearts - dark chocolate with raspberry swirls. John had Bittersweet Sinfony - coffee ice cream with dark chocolate pieces. Perry's Ice Cream is not available around NE Ohio - total bummer.

John walked up the hill to take a full shot of the Mill. I get enough hill walking, so I stayed below.

The Allegheny runs behind the Mill. You really need to be there to appreciate the level of slant.

Me at street level.

So, we're back on the trails, and will be back to Oil City for a week of vacation at the end of the month. We've explored Corry and a bit of Erie, but forgot the camera. Look for an update on those areas, plus Lily Dale and Cooks Forest.