All images by Brendan McGuigan, © Mendocino Railway
Following the same route of the long-running that thrums through California’s Mendocino County, a new contraption from the historic rail brings cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts through the pristine redwood groves with a smaller carbon footprint. are two-seated, four-wheeled designs that run along the centuries-old tracks through the ancient forests just outside of Fort Braggs. Made with lightweight materials, the upcycled rigs are largely pedal-powered, although they have an electric component for hills and more difficult stretches of the miles-long route.
The new offering marks a growing trend in eco-tourism and a shift toward outdoor activities that leave little impact on the environment, with similar offerings cropping up along rails in , , and that have been entirely or mostly abandoned. Skunk Train in the works to expand its routes in the coming months, and you can follow its developments on and . Until then, watch below to tag along on a trek through the towering redwoods. (via )
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