Originally Posted by tunnel rider

Sunday I went on the Badger Trail. Just north of Monticello I was surprised by two sandhill cranes tending to their baby. Because there is some brush along the trail with open spaces I was able to get some great photos of the cranes. My goal was to take pictures of the trail with all the wild flowers in bloom and seeing cranes really put me in the bonus. Of course a stop at the tunnel for pictures was also included. Overall the trail is a 9 on a rating of 1 to 10 with some loose gravel thinly covering trail in places. The trail is great for those wanting long distance training with two state trails meeting here in Monticello. It is also a wonderful trail for those who have families and are riding only short distances. Check out the trail yourself this summer. www.badger-trail.com