Texas - Anyone ridden the Bragg/Saratoga ghost road?

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starla
07-29-09, 02:54 PM
Just curious...I really want to go out there. I don't know that I'd be brave enough to ride it at night, but maybe during the day it wouldn't be so bad.

Tex_Arcana
07-29-09, 10:48 PM
More information please.
starla
07-30-09, 08:55 PM
Two miles north of Saratoga off FM787 is the beginning of Bragg Road which travels north to FM1293. It is the Ghost Road where the Saratoga Mystery Light has appeared. Peering down this road is like looking in an infinite rifle barrel, that is green trees on top - pink dirt on bottom. This former railroad bed is now a dirt road, 8 miles long by 2 cars wide. Under daylight conditions it takes 30 minutes to safely drive to its junction with FM1293.

http://www.texasescapes.com/Ghosts/Bragg-Road-Ghost-Light.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_of_Saratoga

I just find the whole thing fascinating.

Creakyknees
07-31-09, 10:55 AM
cool!
Mason Red
08-02-09, 08:31 AM
In the fall there is a ride that covers the road. Its with a meal and is a low keyed family type ride. I've never done this but should be fun. Try bicycle sports shop in Beaumont, they have a link or sponser the ride.
starla
08-04-09, 07:40 PM
In the fall there is a ride that covers the road. Its with a meal and is a low keyed family type ride. I've never done this but should be fun. Try bicycle sports shop in Beaumont, they have a link or sponser the ride.

Thanks for the info :)
EddieW818
08-26-09, 04:16 PM
I'm from the Beaumont area, I'd love to ride the road at night! Could be a blast!