castlerobber
Zen MBB Master
I had a chance Saturday to check out part of the new Tanglefoot rail-trail that runs the 43 miles from New Albany to Houston in northeast Mississippi. If you live close enough to venture over for a ride, be aware that Houston provides no amenities at the south trailhead. Unlike the "whistlestop" stations at the other small towns along the trail, Houston trailhead has no bathrooms or water fountains, not even a parking lot. Just a pavilion barely large enough for a couple of picnic tables, and a tiny patch of grass that might hold three or four cars--not that I'd leave a car unattended in that sketchy neighborhood. 
Parking at an intermediate whistlestop, or starting at the north trailhead, would be a much better idea.
The trail itself is nicely paved, peaceful and quiet once you leave Houston. I took a break at the New Houlka (pronounced HULK-uh) whistlestop, 10 miles north of the trailhead. A southbound pair of local cyclists rolled in at the same time. They assured me that not only were the facilities good in the other towns, but the scenery was even nicer farther north.
As I was finishing my ride for the day, I encountered two trikers traveling together. We waved and exchanged greetings, and as I passed the second rider, I heard one of them tell the other excitedly, "That's a Cruzbike!"
Parking at an intermediate whistlestop, or starting at the north trailhead, would be a much better idea.The trail itself is nicely paved, peaceful and quiet once you leave Houston. I took a break at the New Houlka (pronounced HULK-uh) whistlestop, 10 miles north of the trailhead. A southbound pair of local cyclists rolled in at the same time. They assured me that not only were the facilities good in the other towns, but the scenery was even nicer farther north.
As I was finishing my ride for the day, I encountered two trikers traveling together. We waved and exchanged greetings, and as I passed the second rider, I heard one of them tell the other excitedly, "That's a Cruzbike!"
