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144 Grinders Ferry to McMahan Bluff

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       It has been way too long since the last time I went hiking, and today I have no excuses.    For almost a month now I’ve gotten reacquainted with my road bike which has been collecting dust for the last couple years.  After installing a new battery,  the ole Beemer is running great once again, recently I have taken full advantage of the warm weather, putting some long overdue miles on the bike, but missing  'outdoor adventures'. tunnel under Hwy. 65      Today is forecast to be ‘much milder’ after yesterday’s cold front blew through, I put on a jacket and ride down to Grinders Ferry, paved roads all the way.  Almost two years ago, after a day hiking the trails of Tyler Bend, we stopped at Grinders Ferry and found a trailhead for the OH/BRT that isn’t shown on any map I’ve seen (see: 94 Tyler Bend Loop ) .  Today I head out west on the white blazed OH/BRT to sort of connect the dots  and check out Mc...