North American Tag-O-Rama! - Page 180

Emoto · 05-27-2011, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheRidesABeemer

I see an opportunity to get the tag to Cape Bretton Island...

Be sure to dine at The Harbor Restaurant in Cheticamp at sunset. You're welcome.

Squidmark · 05-27-2011, 11:20 AM

I needed a hike, so the nice lady at the check-in station gave me a handout about Magic Falls. Magic Falls is a major rapid in the Kennebec River Gorge downstream from the dam and a spot apparently well known in the rafting world as a likely place to capsize.

The directions, in typical Mainer lingo, read in part:

"To get to Magic, turn right at the crossroads before the first bridge, there is a small camp at the corner. At 5.6 miles, you pass a bog on your left ... Cross the bridge over Carry Brook, and park off the road near the snowmobile trail sign. Take the trail marked by the snowmobile sign, to the right."

Crossroads before the first bridge???

"Camp?" Only in Maine. Known as a cabin anywhere else.

"Carry Brook?" Not marked.

"Snowmobile sign?" None that I saw.

So if you have the urge to burn off a couple of hours hiking, follow my directions: From Indian Pond, backtrack down the road about 3 miles to Takeout Road (marked, cabin on the corner) and turn right (toward the river, duh). Follow it until you reach the end (a turnaround for the buses picking up rafters from the takeout point there - check it out), turn around yourself and head back. 1/4 mile later, cross a little bridge, and a couple of hundred yards after that, park in the open space on the left where there's a trail going straight back into the woods, paralleling the river:

Walk/hike for about 2 miles / 45 minutes. I saw lots of these:

and lots of (very fresh!) this:

but despite being on the lookout, I never did see any moose on the trail. But you might!

The trail itself had plenty of muddy spots. This one was particularly fun to march through:

(So if you do this, be sure to have good hiking boots with waterproof lowers.)

The trail descends steeply down to the river at the end, where there are some rocks you can stand on and observe the "falls."

(I have some short video of this, but it didn't seem to want to load.)

The larger waves were about ten feet tall between trough and peak. I certainly wouldn't want to do this in a canoe (!) but it might be a blast in a raft!

Another place to visit (and one that requires less effort) is Moxie Falls, a waterfall on the Moxie River that feeds into the Kennebec from Lake Moxie. Go back to Lake Moxie and the paved road and continue back towards The Forks. You'll see a sign on the right for Moxie Falls Scenic Area or something like that. Park and hike down (easy path), about 3/4 mile each way.

You'll see the river coming down to the falls first. In this photo, it looks like a tiny placid burbling stream, but it's a good 100 feet wide:

Moxie Falls itself, slightly further down, looks like this. For scale, note the people standing on a viewing platform in the upper right corner of the picture.

It's "only" a 90-foot drop, but there's a serious amount of water going over it, at least in the spring.

So there you have it.

One last thing.

This is less than an hour's worth of riding up in that area this time of year:

Bring lots of Windex and paper towels!

SheRidesABeemer · 05-28-2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilClown

I double-dog dare ya!

Nice tag, Squidmark.

Well if you put it that way...

More pics and ride report after my shower.

EvilClown · 05-28-2011, 04:59 PM

Sooooo...where's the egg going next?

AndyCap · 05-28-2011, 05:47 PM

Way to go Gail!!

02TAC · 05-28-2011, 05:56 PM

Nicely done!

SheRidesABeemer · 05-28-2011, 06:54 PM

Thanks to Squidmark for directions even I could follow

I printed all 8 pages...just to be sure.

I was motivated to get this tag for a couple of reasons, other than EC's Double Dog Dare...

I wanted to test/break in my new Corbin (5 stars)

But really, no interest in camping. It was overcast, misty, cool all day in Maine. The Micatechs stayed home...

It felt good to finally have the right bike for the job!

What a relief it was not to get Bruced!!

I had a scare 10 miles from the turn off, when I caught up with an F650!
But s/he went straight when I turned off for Indian Pond

A few quick pics...the Black Flys were thick...

Another stop before I get back on the road...

And there you have it...for now. I have the egg for a week, photo shoot to follow.

Oh let's not forget the rafts...that was some white water!!

Emoto · 05-29-2011, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheRidesABeemer

Thanks to Squidmark for directions even I could follow

I printed all 8 pages...just to be sure.

I love this picture.

Wreckchecker · 05-29-2011, 06:34 AM

Nice job Gail and like the new GS.

I could see this as another magazine article. Something like mom & daughter deliver the goodies.

btw - How'd the new seat turn out?

KEN PHENIX · 05-29-2011, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wreckchecker

Nice job Gail and like the new GS.

What he said.

SheRidesABeemer · 05-29-2011, 09:41 AM

Oh boy, you didn't tell me there was data on a flash drive!

I updated the spreadsheet, the last couple of tags were missing...and I added a prediction of the future.

I added a tab with some pivot tables to show where the tag has been, when and by whom.

This is a public google document, it should open for you by clicking the link. No account needed.

SRAB, data analyst at large

Smells like Clown...

Buddy & Kitty check it out

grafikfeat · 05-29-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheRidesABeemer

Oh boy, you didn't tell me there was data on a flash drive!

I updated the spreadsheet, the last couple of tags were missing...and I added a prediction of the future.

Now THAT is cool.

akarob · 06-01-2011, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grafikfeat

Now THAT is cool.

Yea, that was my idea. I thought it would be fun for that little computer geek in all of us. A good way to write a message or include a photo or two. I'm sure the contributions on that thing will get pretty interesting over time.

I hope I get the chance to scoop it up again this year.

B.T.W. - great recent tag. I loved the pictures.

Patrick46 · 06-01-2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akarob

Yea, that was my idea. I thought it would be fun for that little computer geek in all of us.

HUH?????? There definately is NOT a computer geek living inside me!!! I can't stand these damn things!!!

(but after raising 2 daughters, it's amazing what I can put up with!!!)

grafikfeat · 06-01-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick46

HUH?????? There definately is NOT a computer geek living inside me!!! I can't stand these damn things!!!

(but after raising 2 daughters, it's amazing what I can put up with!!!)

Well... Considering what it took for it to get this far... It'll be years before it gets to the Wet coast where we are.

05-27-2011, 11:20 AM	#2687
Squidmark a.k.a. "The Colonel" Joined: Feb 2009 Location: The banks of the mighty Nissitissit River Oddometer: 267	More Fun and Games in the Middle of Nowhere I needed a hike, so the nice lady at the check-in station gave me a handout about Magic Falls. Magic Falls is a major rapid in the Kennebec River Gorge downstream from the dam and a spot apparently well known in the rafting world as a likely place to capsize. The directions, in typical Mainer lingo, read in part: "To get to Magic, turn right at the crossroads before the first bridge, there is a small camp at the corner. At 5.6 miles, you pass a bog on your left ... Cross the bridge over Carry Brook, and park off the road near the snowmobile trail sign. Take the trail marked by the snowmobile sign, to the right." Crossroads before the first bridge??? "Camp?" Only in Maine. Known as a cabin anywhere else. "Carry Brook?" Not marked. "Snowmobile sign?" None that I saw. So if you have the urge to burn off a couple of hours hiking, follow my directions: From Indian Pond, backtrack down the road about 3 miles to Takeout Road (marked, cabin on the corner) and turn right (toward the river, duh). Follow it until you reach the end (a turnaround for the buses picking up rafters from the takeout point there - check it out), turn around yourself and head back. 1/4 mile later, cross a little bridge, and a couple of hundred yards after that, park in the open space on the left where there's a trail going straight back into the woods, paralleling the river: Walk/hike for about 2 miles / 45 minutes. I saw lots of these: and lots of (very fresh!) this: but despite being on the lookout, I never did see any moose on the trail. But you might! The trail itself had plenty of muddy spots. This one was particularly fun to march through: (So if you do this, be sure to have good hiking boots with waterproof lowers.) The trail descends steeply down to the river at the end, where there are some rocks you can stand on and observe the "falls." (I have some short video of this, but it didn't seem to want to load.) The larger waves were about ten feet tall between trough and peak. I certainly wouldn't want to do this in a canoe (!) but it might be a blast in a raft! Another place to visit (and one that requires less effort) is Moxie Falls, a waterfall on the Moxie River that feeds into the Kennebec from Lake Moxie. Go back to Lake Moxie and the paved road and continue back towards The Forks. You'll see a sign on the right for Moxie Falls Scenic Area or something like that. Park and hike down (easy path), about 3/4 mile each way. You'll see the river coming down to the falls first. In this photo, it looks like a tiny placid burbling stream, but it's a good 100 feet wide: Moxie Falls itself, slightly further down, looks like this. For scale, note the people standing on a viewing platform in the upper right corner of the picture. It's "only" a 90-foot drop, but there's a serious amount of water going over it, at least in the spring. So there you have it. One last thing. This is less than an hour's worth of riding up in that area this time of year: Bring lots of Windex and paper towels! __________________ Back Roads. Period. 6/10 Labrador Trip Report: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=597083

05-28-2011, 04:59 PM	#2689
EvilClown Reality show stunt double Joined: Sep 2006 Location: In the shadow of the Uncanoonucs... Oddometer: 13,456	Sooooo...where's the egg going next? __________________ These are our Golden Years. ~ EC The future is no place to place your better days. ~ DMB

05-28-2011, 05:56 PM	#2691
02TAC Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: The garage Oddometer: 4,670	Nicely done! __________________ Yea, whatever.

05-28-2011, 06:54 PM	#2692
SheRidesABeemer Bargain Hunter Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Live Free and Ride, NH Oddometer: 1,615	Thanks to Squidmark for directions even I could follow I printed all 8 pages...just to be sure. I was motivated to get this tag for a couple of reasons, other than EC's Double Dog Dare... I wanted to test/break in my new Corbin (5 stars) But really, no interest in camping. It was overcast, misty, cool all day in Maine. The Micatechs stayed home... It felt good to finally have the right bike for the job! What a relief it was not to get Bruced!! I had a scare 10 miles from the turn off, when I caught up with an F650! But s/he went straight when I turned off for Indian Pond A few quick pics...the Black Flys were thick... Another stop before I get back on the road... And there you have it...for now. I have the egg for a week, photo shoot to follow. Oh let's not forget the rafts...that was some white water!! __________________ Gail My Blog 05 R1200GS 87 K75 Do what you love, and do it often.

05-29-2011, 06:34 AM	#2694
Wreckchecker Ungeneer to broked stuff. Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Rockville, MD Oddometer: 1,849	Nice job Gail and like the new GS. I could see this as another magazine article. Something like mom & daughter deliver the goodies. btw - How'd the new seat turn out? __________________ Super Tenere in black AMA, IBA June 2012 Maryland to Alaska: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=796138

05-28-2011, 05:47 PM	#2690
AndyCap Mineral Oil Anyone? Joined: Mar 2009 Location: "The Mack", New Hampshire Oddometer: 1,190	Way to go Gail!!

05-29-2011, 09:41 AM	#2696
SheRidesABeemer Bargain Hunter Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Live Free and Ride, NH Oddometer: 1,615	Oh boy, you didn't tell me there was data on a flash drive! I updated the spreadsheet, the last couple of tags were missing...and I added a prediction of the future. I added a tab with some pivot tables to show where the tag has been, when and by whom. This is a public google document, it should open for you by clicking the link. No account needed. SRAB, data analyst at large Smells like Clown... Buddy & Kitty check it out __________________ Gail My Blog 05 R1200GS 87 K75 Do what you love, and do it often.

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