Thursday, April 2, 2015

Lovelock NV, I-80


Lovelock NV

Parking: off I-80
Golden Gate Truck Stop, exit 106 east
McDonald's, exit 106 west

Access:
From the truck stop, or McDonald's there is a park south on Amherst/Franklin Ave with exercise stations, picnic areas, and access to wide streets, and great historical markers all through town. Just west of I-80

Run Rating
Restaurants: Yes, downtown
Microbrewery: No
Pets: Yes
Cycling: Yes, streets are wide and bike-friendly
Safe Neighborhood: Yes

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.cityoflovelock.com/


Little Calumet River Levee Trail, Gary IN, I-80


Gary IN

Parking: off I-80
Loves, and TA, Exit 9

Access:
Just north of the Petro and Loves

Trail Name:
Little Calumet River Levee Trail

Connects to:
Connection not complete yet, using streets you can access the Erie-Lackawanna Rail-Trail

Length: Broken, streets connect the parts. Approximately 6 miles
Width: Varies, at least 4'
Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
Elevation: 607'
Grade: Levee trail, gentle grade
Facilities: none

Run Rating
Restaurants: Yes
Microbrewery: Yes
Pets: Yes
Cycling: Yes, use caution. Road crossing are very busy
Safe Neighborhood: Urban area. Daylight is best.

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.indianatrails.com/content/little-calumet-river-levee-trail