By tararn21 on June 19, 2010
Yellow River has day parking for horse trailers as well as over-night equestrian camping. We walked part of the Paint Creek Trail along the Big Paint Creek near the Donahue Road. The trail was a solid dirt trail even after having a lot of rain. We did cross a shallow area of creek. The trail next to the creek was wooded and provided the right amount of shade and sunlight. If you take White Pine Road (at the Trail Head) and drive to Waterville, you will see about four or five old railroad bridges, 2 of them are used as part of roads. One is a private driveway to a residence, the other is in the town of Waterville and has concrete over it. I am looking forward to starting a walk at the Trail Head next time. I wish there were more reference to the former railroad that once went through this area. The railroad started in Waukon and followed the Paint Creek through Waterville and down to Waukon Junction near Harpers Ferry. The railroad was once used to haul iron ore from the short-lived Waukon Iron Mines. Later it was used for people to travel and cattle to market. The railroad was less used as modern vehicles and roads improved. A book called, "Grass Between the Rails" tells the story of this particular railroad.
By tararn21 on June 19, 2010
Yellow River has day parking for horse trailers as well as over-night equestrian camping. We walked part of the Paint Creek Trail along the Big Paint Creek near the Donahue Road. The trail was a solid dirt trail even after having a lot of rain. We did cross a shallow area of creek. The trail next to the creek was wooded and provided the right amount of shade and sunlight. If you take White Pine Road (at the Trail Head) and drive to Waterville, you will see about four or five old railroad bridges, 2 of them are used as part of roads. One is a private driveway to a residence, the other is in the town of Waterville and has concrete over it. I am looking forward to starting a walk at the Trail Head next time. I wish there were more reference to the former railroad that once went through this area. The railroad started in Waukon and followed the Paint Creek through Waterville and down to Waukon Junction near Harpers Ferry. The railroad was once used to haul iron ore from the short-lived Waukon Iron Mines. Later it was used for people to travel and cattle to market. The railroad was less used as modern vehicles and roads improved. A book called, "Grass Between the Rails" tells the story of this particular railroad.