Bikeknit
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I used to say that there were 2 things that always sounded easier the further you got from the event - childbirth and winter camping. Now I have to add knee replacement to the list.
I've been researching rail trails and found this one that may be the one near you. http://ashokanrailtrail.com/ If so, wow is that gorgeous!I *love* that you are thinking about hiking. Part of my impetus to get my hip done was an attempted walk on a beautiful rail trail near where I live. I only made it a mile before the pain forced me to turn around. I am using that rail trail like a carrot, to keep moving forward! I know knees are really tough and look at you, 2 so soon together. So, let’s keep thinking forward toward those hikes.
Two years ago my friend and I bike rode the Virginia Creeper Trail in September. It's 34 miles in the mountains and beautiful! Closer to home is the Capital Train that we ride parts of about once a month. The High Bridge State Park trail is another really good one. I have found the Rails to Trails trails are so much easier to do because their inclines are gradual. I wish we have more of them!some trails near a cabin that we're planning to visit in Virginia
That’s the one!! It opened last year and is absolutely beautiful. I went a few times BC (before COVID). It’s terrific for walking and biking. I plan to do both once my hip allows.I've been researching rail trails and found this one that may be the one near you. http://ashokanrailtrail.com/ If so, wow is that gorgeous!