I wanted to do the across-two-bridges hike, but it wasn't four miles, it was five. That's pushing it. So instead we started at the ice house, went up Connostoga, up Union to New, up New to Market, and then walked a nice flat, cool mile down Market street. As we were going out Market Sharon bailed. The hills had gotten to her, and she went on her own back to Sand Island. When we arrived at the Minsi Trail Bridge we hit the "no pedestrian" barricades. (orange) I knew they are doing work on the south-side end by the casino. But I also knew the bridge was open to the stairs. We ignored the signs and kept going to the stairs. We had planned to go down them to the tow path, but the barricades became serious, you had no choice. (white) I certainly won't walk on the road of that bridge! Especially the last few feet which no longer exist, and there is no lane to walk in. But I've seen people do it.
During our training walk I almost ran into an old man. After that I started practicing walking with my head out, and picking out focal points. It was tough. My whole posture changes, for the better I'm sure.
Everyone met back at the cars where Sharon was waiting on a wall. Then we went to Perkins for brunch. Any calories burnt, were reapplied!
Tomorrow is the Tortoise and Hare 5K in Wind Gap. Bonnie, Sharon and I will be doing it. I looked the route up online and it appears that the largest hill is a 2% grade. I don't think that's very steep. I was kind of worried. Wind Gap is not the flattest borough in the state. Where we are walking must be the top of a mountain.
Right now I'm heading out for a hike up Wyandotte Street.
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