Segways Take to the Trails

segways

There they go!

I’ll admit that I chuckled when I read a recent article on Newschief.com about how Segways are set to take to the trails. Nothing would be stranger to me than seeing a group on Segways coming around the bend out on a wilderness trail. I was surprised the first time we were passed by a group on mountain bikes, but Segways? Oh My! When I thought about it a little longer, why not. If it doesn’t tear up the trail it may just provide an outdoor experience that some people may not otherwise enjoy. If you’ve ever ridden a Segway though you would probably agree that these are not for all people on all terrains. I imagine grandfathers in Bermuda shorts and grandmothers in their “traveling” outfits moseying down a nice flat pathway. Rocky inclines, probably not. But you never know!

Allagash Wilderness Waterway Adventure – September 2011

Allagash Wilderness Waterway - A view above Allagash Falls

This is the view above Allagash Falls from the portage take out just before sunset. Water. Lots of water. Moose.

Allagash Wilderness Waterway - Lake Loons on Round Pond

Lake Loons on Round Pond. From Back Channel campsite.