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Here's one of those photos that I have to take each time I pass by here: Route 66 crosses the train tracks at Pisgah siding

4748-pisgah-crossing.jpg As I approach the Pisgah Crater area along Old Route 66, I take note of the many pink plants growing on the shoulderThumbnails5 miles later, it's time to cross I-40 again, this time by crossing under itAs I approach the Pisgah Crater area along Old Route 66, I take note of the many pink plants growing on the shoulderThumbnails5 miles later, it's time to cross I-40 again, this time by crossing under itAs I approach the Pisgah Crater area along Old Route 66, I take note of the many pink plants growing on the shoulderThumbnails5 miles later, it's time to cross I-40 again, this time by crossing under itAs I approach the Pisgah Crater area along Old Route 66, I take note of the many pink plants growing on the shoulderThumbnails5 miles later, it's time to cross I-40 again, this time by crossing under itAs I approach the Pisgah Crater area along Old Route 66, I take note of the many pink plants growing on the shoulderThumbnails5 miles later, it's time to cross I-40 again, this time by crossing under itAs I approach the Pisgah Crater area along Old Route 66, I take note of the many pink plants growing on the shoulderThumbnails5 miles later, it's time to cross I-40 again, this time by crossing under it

The ground between here and Pisgah Crater looks rather black because it's a lava field. I'm struggling a little as I ride into a strong headwind, but that's to be expected out here sometimes.