Clark W Griswold 24 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 My son and I walked about 1/2 mile of the old Fort Wilderness Railroad today. As soon as you walk into the woods from the road near the 1500 loop (Left side of the bridge) you hit the old steel rails...Still in place frozen in time...They are very difficult to follow as they are covered with thick brush...We came out covered in brambles but we had a great time exploring and even found a few lose spikes alongside the track...Pictures are now posted further down...Enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Awesome! That is on my to do list next time we go to the fort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Very cool - looking forward to your photos! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cyclonic 55 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Very cool, on my list as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clark W Griswold 24 Posted December 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clark W Griswold 24 Posted December 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 As you can see from the pics the brush is very thick and we had to crouch and crawl to get through...There are quite a few trees that have grown up through the tracks in the 30+ years its been idle...This one tree MIGHT just replace the lawnmower tree as its slowly envelopes the track...way cool...This would be an awesome "forgotten Disney" tour if ever cleared but right now if you have the gumption its yours for the exploring! We had a great time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeckersDadJohn 44 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Thanks for the post and pics. Are you on "Holiday" from Down Under? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Thanks for sharing the pics! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clark W Griswold 24 Posted December 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Here's a few more... BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daverene 14 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Amazing how growth takes over Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Troll 67 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 One word: Chiggers. Awesome photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Great pics Clark! Or Shaun. Or Sean. Or whatever your name is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Those are great pics!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Great Pictures!! Now to swim over to Discovery Island Did you encounter any snakes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clark W Griswold 24 Posted December 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Surprisingly no snakes...We were keeping an eye out though..We also found concrete ends to a bridge located behind the dog park so we might take a canoe next time and go explore from that end...I spell it the Scottish way "Shaun"....but you can spell it whichever way u like! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Surprisingly no snakes...We were keeping an eye out though..We also found concrete ends to a bridge located behind the dog park so we might take a canoe next time and go explore from that end...I spell it the Scottish way "Shaun"....but you can spell it whichever way u like! Sounds good, Clark. :rofl: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Fantastic pics! I envision you telling stories about this adventure for many years. Great memories Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 And Clark, Where did you come out....or did you have to backtrack to your entry point? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clark W Griswold 24 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 We ended up backtracking as it was starting to get dark and I didn't want to be stuck in brambles AND not be able to see where I was!....Saves more exploring for next trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayco1 15 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Amazing how growth takes over The earth a few years after man is gone. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southernview -- Ray 25 Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I took that same hike about 4 years ago and he is not kidding when he says the brush is thick. As an active railfan I have hiked many abandoned rail lines and this one was by far the hardest one that I have done. Somewhere I have a pictures of the bridge that he is talking about that was taken before it was dismantled and I'll try to find it to post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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