Day 5: 9/17/23: Marion, KY to Piney Campground

This morning was the first time during this trip that it rained on me.  There was a steady shower during the first couple of hours of my ride.  It was the type of rain that is enjoyable to bike in.  It then cleared off and became another beautiful day for riding.

I met Mike and Allison (pic below) today while riding in the Land Between the Lakes.  They are siblings, one being from Louisville, KY and the other Indianapolis, IN.  They are riding a section of Adventure Cycling Association's Underground Railroad route.  They started in Corinth, MS and are riding to Owensboro, KY.

I am camping at the Piney Campground, which is at the southern end of Land Between the Lakes.  This will be my 3rd or 4th time I have camped here, all at the same campsite (#E281), which is very close to the bathhouse.

Pic below of campsite and sunset at the campground.

Total miles today: 89.1

Total Ascent: 4426 feet