Ash Hill - Bagdad to Klondike

Not very high, not very steep, but one of the great places.  These pages take you west from near Bagdad to Siberia, Klondike, Ash Hill and Ludlow.

Siberia: an odd name for the Desert, but hey it is just east of Klondike and west of Baghdad

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West of Siberia the railroad splits.  The westbound (uphill) line climbs a ramp that heads to the northeast to gain elevation.  This is the place to catch Westbound trains in early morning light!

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After gaining elevation, the westbound line cuts back toward the west, Klondike and the summit.

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The uphill line heads west to meet up with the eastbound track

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The westbound track links up with the eastbound and heads for the summit

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