Sunday, October 4, 2020

High Bridge Trail

 

long wooden bridge

A nice day trip from the Fenton inn, is the town of Farmington.  This sleepy former railroad town has converted the once important High Bridge and the railroad beds to a very long park perfect for biking and walking.  

people sitting on a wooden bench in a shade

The bridge is nearly half a mile long and has some scenic benches to rest in the shade.

view of the river from above

Below the bridge is a small river meandering through the trees.

view from the bridge down

The aptly named High Bridge is way above the river below.

views of support structures of the bridge from above

The original bridge was actually two levels with rail and wagon crossing.  Now it a quiet place to ride a bike or stroll in the wilderness.