DAY 25 - MYRTLEFORD to BEECHWORTH

Our third day on the Murray to the Mountains rail trail was another slow-riding day. We began with a circuit of the Mosaic Trail in Myrtleford before stocking up on lunch supplies at the Myrtleford Bakehouse.
Loading the panniers with lunch supplies
We rode out of Myrtleford on the rail trail, visiting the town's iconic Big Tree on the way out. 
The Big Tree, Myrtleford
We also took another photo of autumn leaves on the ground
For the first 30km or so, we were retracing our route from last Friday, so we were familiar with the scenery.
Riding the rail trail out from Myrtleford 
When we reached Gapsted Wines we stopped again to admire the autumn foliage on the vines and the trees. 
More autumn colours at Gapsted
We followed the trail up to Everton, along with numerous other Sunday cyclists. 
Riding the rail trail up to Everton
Ortlieb back roller panniers.  The model with the pink shirt and teal panniers stops to smile for the camera, while the couple with the red and yellow panniers keeps on riding. 
After a brief refuelling stop at Everton station, we diverted from the main branch of the Murray to the Mountains trail, which continues on to Wangaratta. We turned right and headed on the line to Beechworth. This trail is still marked as a section of the Murray to the Mountains trail.
Rail Trail Junction, Everton
The path to Everton is a well-surfaced, steady climb at a gentle gradient. There were several other cyclists enjoying the path while we were on it. They were mostly going the other way (ie downhill).
Riding the Everton to Beechwood track
Picnic lunch on the way to Beechworth
As it enters Beechworth, the trail is lined with deciduous trees, which at this time of year makes for a colourful spectacle. 
Colourful entry into Beechworth
The Rail Trail arrives in Beechworth 
Once established at our b&b, we walked into Beechworth to see about some dinner. 
On the walk into Beechworth . . . 
 . . . where we supported a local establishment that had a fire. 
Day:  25
Distance: 51.96 km
Cycling time:  3 hrs 11 mins
Elevation gain: 1000 metres
Cumulative Distance: 1255.05 km
Day 25 - Elevation profile 
Day 25 - Route 

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