On the second to the last day of September, I went on a fairly “local” ride, riding a round trip of under 200 miles. I’m in The Funnel now, that meaning that fall is happening and winter is on fast on it’s heels, so I find my self in a yearly crunch for time to ride during nice weather. On this day, I set out to explore the many interesting and lesser-travelled roads in and around Nelson Wisconsin. I have travelled many of these roads before but, not surprisingly, I was able to find a few that I had not previously experienced. I hope you enjoy the photos from this ride.
A field that has been harvested. Proof for those who wish to deny the inevitable that winter will come soon.
The beautiful valleys between Nelson Wisconsin and Alma are sometimes breathtaking. The roads are sometimes paved and sometimes dirt or gravel. They’re worth a visit.
This is on Wisconsin Rustic Road 51, found just south of Maiden Rock, which includes 6 semi-challenging stream crossings on an otherwise scenic and tree canopied dirt and gravel road.
Just south of Nelson Wisconsin, on an unfamiliar dirt track, I find this interesting item at the side of the road.
An old clothes washing machine at the roadside marked with “Beer Cans In Here, Thanks”. Alas, I didn’t have any beer cans on me, so I cannot be considered a contributor.
Many of these scenic valleys contain wonderful looking old farm homesteads and actively farmed land. They make for beautiful scenery.
A short distance further up this road, I came across an older-than-me gentleman walking down a steep hill with his assistive walker. I wished my Dad were able to be as adventurous as this man.
One sign of fall: Dried fields. This picture also represents, to some degree, that I’m in fly-over land.
Thanks for looking at these photos!
