Eagle Spur Trail is a short 2.2 mile trail in the Jordan Lake area. So close, less than a mile from the American Tobacco trail, I thought it would make a nice addition to regular ATT rides. It was raining on and off but I checked it out nonetheless. You park on relatively busy Stagecoach Road and ride by the locked gate. It is quite obvious this was once a rail bed.
With only a few roots and a short sandy spot, you're at the lake in no time. Since the rail bed was raised up, it extends out into the lake for about 100 yards. This is a nice bird spotting location. I saw cormorants, ducks, Canadas and heard a pair of Barred Owls calling.
If you click on the very top photo here, you might spot the black snake crossing the trail.
Both sides of the trail were littered with upland pools. I suspect this is perfect breeding ground for pesky mosquitoes. Today there was also a nice compliment of Spring Beauties out there.
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