Keep on dreaming! Nothing wrong with that, and your dreams might come true. The Sumpter Valley is 5 miles now, but because of dreaming and a lot of planning, it will be longer in the future.
And speaking of bridges missing, the planned extension to Philips Lake will include a high trestle. Said trestle will be where there never was one before. But it will certainly add to the excitement of riding the SVRR.
Also, speaking of government red tape. We have the full cooperation of the USFS, upon which land the new ROW will traverse. We will also be building a depot within the Union Creek campground which is also in the USFS boundary. The USFS wants to see us there, and that certainly helps matters.
Looks like you folks in ME are having a great time and doing a great job too. Keep up the good work!
dan