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Air Line State Park Trail
60.3 mi
State: CT
Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

American River Parkway (Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail)
32 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

American Tobacco Trail
22.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Atlanta BeltLine (Overview)
18.7 mi
State: GA
Concrete, Dirt

Banks-Vernonia State Trail
23.2 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Bitterroot Trail
51 mi
State: MT
Asphalt, Concrete

Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail
25.3 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Bloomingdale Trail (The 606)
2.7 mi
State: IL
Asphalt, Concrete

Brays Bayou Greenway Trail
47.09 mi
State: TX
Asphalt, Concrete

Burke-Gilman Trail
18.8 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Cape Cod Rail Trail
27.5 mi
State: MA
Asphalt

Capital Crescent Trail
12.7 mi
State: DC, MD
Asphalt

Cardinal Greenway
61 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Cherry Creek Regional Trail
45.5 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

Chicago Lakefront Trail
19 mi
State: IL
Asphalt, Concrete

Chief Ladiga Trail
32.65 mi
State: AL
Asphalt

Coeur d'Alene Trail
73.2 mi
State: ID
Asphalt

Columbia Trail
15 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail
202.9 mi
State: NE
Concrete, Crushed Stone

D&L Trail
144.7 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail
73.6 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Des Plaines River Trail
56.1 mi
State: IL
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

East Bay Bike Path (RI)
14.3 mi
State: RI
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Eastern Trail
28.8 mi
State: ME
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Elroy-Sparta State Trail
33.8 mi
State: WI
Crushed Stone

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
47.6 mi
State: CT
Asphalt

Farmington River Trail
16.5 mi
State: CT
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail
46 mi
State: FL
Asphalt, Concrete

Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park
92.6 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Gravel

General James A. Van Fleet State Trail
29 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

George S. Mickelson Trail
112 mi
State: SD
Crushed Stone

Great Allegheny Passage
153.22 mi
State: MD, PA
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Greenbrier River Trail
77 mi
State: WV
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

Greenway of Greater Grand Forks
21.1 mi
State: MN, ND
Asphalt

Headwaters Trail System
12.8 mi
State: MT
Asphalt

Heritage Rail Trail County Park
27.4 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

High Trestle Trail
31.74 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Historic Railroad Trail
3.7 mi
State: NV
Crushed Stone, Dirt

Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park
28 mi
State: UT
Asphalt, Gravel

Holmes County Trail
23 mi
State: OH
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Hudson River Greenway
12.9 mi
State: NY
Asphalt, Concrete

Illinois Prairie Path
58.52 mi
State: IL
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Indian Creek Bike/Hike Trail
26 mi
State: KS, MO
Asphalt, Concrete

Indian Head Rail Trail
12.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Iron King Trail
4.1 mi
State: AZ
Dirt

Island Line Trail
13.4 mi
State: VT
Asphalt, Gravel

Junction & Breakwater Trail
8.3 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Kal-Haven Trail State Park
33.95 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

Katy Trail State Park
238.7 mi
State: MO
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Ke Ala Hele Makalae
9.5 mi
State: HI
Asphalt, Concrete

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
94.3 mi
State: VT
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Legacy Trail (KY)
11 mi
State: KY
Asphalt

Little Miami Scenic Trail
77.7 mi
State: OH
Asphalt, Concrete

Little Traverse Wheelway
26 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Longleaf Trace
45.5 mi
State: MS
Asphalt

Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike & Hike Trail
8.5 mi
State: KY
Gravel

Michael N. Castle C&D Canal Trail
12.4 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Midtown Greenway (MN)
5.5 mi
State: MN
Asphalt

Minuteman Commuter Bikeway
10.1 mi
State: MA
Asphalt

Mississippi River Trail (Louisiana)
64.7 mi
State: LA
Asphalt

Mon River Rail-Trail
23.7 mi
State: WV
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Monon Trail
27.1 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

MoPac Trail East
21.6 mi
State: NE
Crushed Stone

Nashua River Rail Trail
12.4 mi
State: MA, NH
Asphalt

Neuse River Greenway Trail
34.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

North Pathway
20.3 mi
State: WY
Asphalt

Northern Rail Trail
57.8 mi
State: NH
Cinder, Crushed Stone

Oak Leaf Trail (Route of the Badger)
123.6 mi
State: WI
Asphalt

Oklahoma River Trails
13 mi
State: OK
Asphalt

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail
236.46 mi
State: WA
Ballast, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Sand

Panhandle Trail
29 mi
State: PA, WV
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Paseo del Bosque Trail
16 mi
State: NM
Asphalt

Paul Bunyan State Trail
121.7 mi
State: MN
Asphalt

Pine Creek Rail Trail
62.5 mi
State: PA
Crushed Stone

Platte River Trail
10 mi
State: WY
Concrete

Prairie Spirit Trail State Park

51.3 mi
State: KS
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Prescott Peavine National Recreation Trail
6 mi
State: AZ
Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail
28 mi
State: SC
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Provo River Parkway
15.2 mi
State: UT
Asphalt

Raccoon River Valley Trail
88.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Razorback Greenway
42.3 mi
State: AR
Asphalt, Concrete

Rock Creek Park Trails
8.5 mi
State: DC
Asphalt

Route of the Hiawatha
15 mi
State: ID
Gravel

Santa Ana River Trail
57.7 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Concrete

Schuylkill River Trail
82.4 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Shelby Farms Greenline
10.6 mi
State: TN
Asphalt

Shining Sea Bikeway
10.7 mi
State: MA
Asphalt

Silver Comet Trail
61.65 mi
State: GA
Asphalt, Concrete

Springwater Corridor
21.5 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Tammany Trace
28.2 mi
State: LA
Asphalt

Tanglefoot Trail
43.6 mi
State: MS
Asphalt

Tennessee Riverwalk
13 mi
State: TN
Concrete

The High Line
1.6 mi
State: NY
Concrete

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
11 mi
State: AK
Asphalt

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
19.9 mi
State: MD
Crushed Stone, Dirt

Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
34 mi
State: VA
Gravel

Wabash Trace Nature Trail
63 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Walkway Over The Hudson
1.6 mi
State: NY
Concrete

Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD)
45 mi
State: VA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Washington Secondary Bike Path
19.2 mi
State: RI
Asphalt

West Orange Trail
22.4 mi
State: FL
Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Woodchips
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
Overview The Air Line State Park Trail winds 60.3 miles from the northeast corner of Connecticut, where the state borders Massachusetts, down to East Hampton in the heart of the state. The pathway...
 CT 60.3 mi Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Closure notice: The lower portion of the trail is closed from the Campus Commons Golf Course to the H Street Bridge and from the Route 51 Bridge to the Union Pacific Railroad Crossing. See...
 CA 32 mi Asphalt
Overview The American Tobacco Trail extends uninterrupted from Durham more than 22 miles south through Chatham County to its southern terminus in Wake County.  About the Route Starting from...
 NC 22.2 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Overview    With a full loop around the city along with access spurs and connections to other trails, the Atlanta BeltLine will ultimately create a 33-mile trail network linking more than 40...
 GA 18.7 mi Concrete, Dirt
Overview The 23-mile Banks-Vernonia trail runs between its namesake towns of Banks and Vernonia in the deep suburbs of Portland, OR. About the Route Most of the route consists of an...
 OR 23.2 mi Asphalt
The Bitterroot Trail is a paved pathway largely paralleling US 93 between Missoula and Hamilton in Montana's scenic Bitterroot Valley. The trail provides a safe transportation alternative to the busy...
 MT 51 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview An outing on the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail rewards trekkers with eye-catching Northern California scenery and signs of wildlife. The 25.3-mile packed gravel-and-dirt trail...
 CA 25.3 mi Dirt, Gravel
The Bloomingdale Trail, part of “The 606” park system, is a 3-mile, elevated rail-trail on Chicago’s northwest side. Built on a former rail line, the trail sits 17 feet above four of the city’s...
 IL 2.7 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview The Brays Bayou Greenway Trail winds along its namesake bayou in southwestern Houston for over 47 miles, connecting neighborhoods, universities, recreational facilities, and cultural...
 TX 47.09 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Spanning nearly 19 miles between Seattle and Bothell, the Burke-Gilman Trail is as much a thoroughfare for commuting to work and the University of Washington as it is a staple for social recreation...
 WA 18.8 mi Asphalt
Overview Cape Cod’s briny seaports, sandy beaches, delectable seafood, and diverse landscape of salt marshes, pine forests, and cranberry bogs can all be experienced from the 27.5-mile Cape Cod...
 MA 27.5 mi Asphalt
Detour Notice: As of September 2017, the Capital Crescent Trail east of downtown Bethesda was closed due to the construction of the Purple Line light-rail system. It is estimated that the reopening of...
 DC, MD 12.7 mi Asphalt
Overview The Cardinal Greenway, the longest rail-trail in Indiana at 61 miles, connects Marion, Muncie, Losantville, Richmond, and a host of other small towns in rural northeastern Indiana. The...
 IN 61 mi Asphalt
Overview The Cherry Creek Regional Trail is a picturesque 45-mile route with a northern endpoint in downtown Denver and connects suburban and rural Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, including the...
 CO 45.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
Overview  The Chicago Lakefront Trail is aptly named; it spans 19 miles along the shore of Lake Michigan, going right through downtown Chicago to pass many cultural and tourist attractions...
 IL 19 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview The Chief Ladiga Trail is steeped in history and nature—traversing the historic Alabama communities of Anniston, Weaver, Jacksonville, and Piedmont as it weaves through the countryside,...
 AL 32.65 mi Asphalt
The Coeur d'Alene Trail covers 73 paved miles through scenic mountains and valleys in Idaho's Panhandle. The area has a rich mining, railroading and Native American history, too, and there are plenty...
 ID 73.2 mi Asphalt
Overview The Columbia Trail has the distinction of being named for a natural gas pipeline that runs beneath the 15 miles of the trail that spans rural northern New Jersey. The crushed-stone trail...
 NJ 15 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Notice: The Cowboy Trail is closed in several spots along the trail including: Nicobara Bridge (Valentine), Cedar Creek (Johnstown), 44th Rd. to Main St. (Long Pine), Cache Creek (Clearwater), between...
 NE 202.9 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone
Overview The D&L Trail runs for more than 140 miles through Eastern Pennsylvania, from just north of Philadelphia to Mountain Top in the Poconos Region. It follows historical canal and railroad...
 PA 144.7 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Overview Spanning 73.6 miles, the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail is the longest completed multiuse trail in the state and is described by many as the crown jewel of New Jersey trails....
 NJ 73.6 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt
Closure notice: Between 02/01/2024 and 06/30/2024, between W Higgins Rd and W Bryn Mawr Ave will have periodic closures and/or full closure restrictions due to construction activities. Check the...
 IL 56.1 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Overview Offering spectacular maritime views and an abundance of coastal wildlife, the East Bay Bike Path is a 14.3-mile trail that connects historic New England waterfronts along several river...
 RI 14.3 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
Overview    The Eastern Trail connects the historic towns along Maine’s southern coast from the woods near Kennebunk to South Portland’s harbor lighthouse. About the Route  The Eastern Trail...
 ME 28.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
Note: The three tunnels on the trail close from Nov. 1 to April 30 each year. Overview Three hand-dug tunnels along the Elroy-Sparta State Trail make utter darkness as much a part of the scenery...
 WI 33.8 mi Crushed Stone
Overview First a canal, then a railroad, and now a trail defines the history of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. Completed segments span Connecticut south to north, from New Haven to the...
 CT 47.6 mi Asphalt
Overview A dozen miles west of Connecticut’s capital of Hartford, the Farmington River Trail forms a 16.5-mile arc that connects to the larger Farmington Canal Heritage Trail on both ends. The...
 CT 16.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
Overview One of Florida's most popular and unique urban pathways, the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail curves northwest from St. Petersburg and the stretches to form a rough "C" shape before ending in...
 FL 46 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park connects a bustling Grand Rapids community to the forests, farmlands, and friendly towns of Northern Lower Michigan. At nearly 93 miles, it is the state’s...
 MI 92.6 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Gravel
Overview  The General James A. Van Fleet State Trail runs for 29 miles between Mabel and Polk City through some of Florida’s most scenic rural landscapes. At least one-third of the trail passes...
 FL 29 mi Asphalt
Notice: The northern Deadwood Trailhead is currently under repair until further notice. Additionally, the spur trail east towards Custer City is closed. See here for more current...
 SD 112 mi Crushed Stone
Notice: There are a couple detours along the long GAP route. At mile 22, Big Savage Tunnel is closed for the winter. At mile 148, there is a detour around Monongahela Wharf, and there is a 0.75-mile...
 MD, PA 153.22 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Overview    The Greenbrier River Trail weaves a path of 77 miles through lush forest and rural small towns of West Virginia’s Allegheny Highlands, along the longest undammed river in the eastern...
 WV 77 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone
Grand Forks, North Dakota, and East Grand Forks, Minnesota, host a network of paved paths along the Red River and Red Lake River that form the border between these two cities. At just more than 20...
 MN, ND 21.1 mi Asphalt
The Headwaters Trail System is a paved network of trails, portions of which run along the former Milwaukee Railroad corridor, through the City of Three Forks to Missouri Headwaters State Park. As its...
 MT 12.8 mi Asphalt
Overview The Heritage Rail Trail County Park (HRT) runs between the Pennsylvania–Maryland state line and York, Pennsylvania. Most of the trail has a crushed-stone surface, although portions of the...
 PA 27.4 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Overview The High Trestle Trail, which spans 31.4 miles across Iowa, is one of the most pristine and highly trafficked trails in Iowa—even at night. The trail’s popularity is largely due to its...
 IA 31.74 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview   Just 30 miles from Las Vegas, near Boulder City, the gravel Historic Railroad Trail hugs the hills on the southern shoreline of vast Lake Mead. The 3.7-mile rail-trail offers panoramic...
 NV 3.7 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park is a 28-mile, high-elevation trail that follows I-80, from the charming streets of Park City through the smaller communities of Wanship and Coalville...
 UT 28 mi Asphalt, Gravel
Overview Holmes County, located in northeastern Ohio, is the heart of the state’s Amish country. Visitors to this rural enclave will find meandering country roads and bucolic natural areas, as well...
 OH 23 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Overview The Hudson River Greenway (HRG) is one of the most popular places to ride, walk, and jog in New York City.  The greenway is separated from traffic and runs through a series of parks along...
 NY 12.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview The Illinois Prairie Path (IPP) was one of the nation’s first rail-trail conversions. The 58-mile trail consists of five connected trail segments with three main branches that converge...
 IL 58.52 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
Overview The Indian Creek Bike/Hike Trail links two states, four communities and a multitude of parks along Indian Creek. The trail provides numerous connections to the surrounding areas, making it...
 KS, MO 26 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview Although located within easy reach of the Washington, D.C., metro area, the Indian Head Rail Trail in southern Maryland seems far removed from the hectic pace of urban life. The 13-mile...
 MD 12.9 mi Asphalt
The Iron King Trail begins in the community of Granville and heads west for an enjoyable 4.1-mile adventure. The trail's western trailhead is just beyond the Point of Rocks junction with Prescott...
 AZ 4.1 mi Dirt
Overview Lake Champlain virtually laps at your feet for long sections of the 13.4-mile Island Line Rail Trail. Rolling through waterfront parks in Burlington and Colchester, the trail crosses the...
 VT 13.4 mi Asphalt, Gravel
Overview The Junction & Breakwater Trail follows a section of the former Penn Central railroad, connecting the Delaware beach towns of Rehoboth Beach and Lewes. Winding through 4.1 miles of Cape...
 DE 8.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
Overview More than a half-dozen old railroad towns between Kalamazoo and South Haven offer rest and replenishment to travelers using the Kal-Haven Trail. The nearly 34-mile crushed-limestone rail...
 MI 33.95 mi Crushed Stone
Overview At 239 miles long, Katy Trail State Park spans nearly the full width of Missouri and is the country’s longest continuous rail-trail, intersecting with rural farmland, scenic small towns,...
 MO 238.7 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
Overview Ke Ala Hele Makalae is Hawaiian for "The Path that Goes by the Coast," and describes this beautiful 9.5-mile multiuse path on the island of Kauai (also known as the "Garden...
 HI 9.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Closure Notice: The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is closed between Ward Hill Rd. (MM 24) and Greensboro Bend (MM 26.9) are closed due to steep grades and unstable surfaces. There is a detour in place...
 VT 94.3 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Overview    The Legacy Trail treks an 11-mile paved path through northern areas of Lexington, Kentucky. Running north-to-south, between the Kentucky Horse Park and Northside Lexington, this...
 KY 11 mi Asphalt
Closure Notice: The trail is closed north of Nisbet Park in Loveland, OH where it crosses O'Bannon Creek. Please see the Miami Valley Trails site or Friends of the Little Miami Scenic Trail for more...
 OH 77.7 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Closure notice: Dangerous conditions due to erosion of the trail have necessitated the closure of the trail between East Park and Magnus Park. Visit the trail manager's website for closure details as...
 MI 26 mi Asphalt
Overview Stretching 44 miles northwest from Chain Park, which is nestled along the Leaf River in Hattiesburg, to small-town Prentiss, the Longleaf Trace traverses landscapes that range from the...
 MS 45.5 mi Asphalt
Overview At the northern end of the 8.5-mile Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike & Hike Trail is the impressive Mammoth Cave. With 390 miles of passages, it's the world's longest cave, more than double the...
 KY 8.5 mi Gravel
Overview The Michael N. Castle C&D Canal Trail offers a scenic 12.4-mile route along the north shore of the Chesa­peake and Delaware Canal in northern Delaware. The popular trail is named after the...
 DE 12.4 mi Asphalt
The 5.5-mile Midtown Greenway follows a former railroad corridor through the heart of south Minneapolis, heading due west from the Mississippi River to the neighborhood of West Calhoun in the scenic...
 MN 5.5 mi Asphalt
Overview For many commuters, the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway provides freedom from congested traffic in the northwest Boston suburbs. For others, the 10.1-mile paved trail between Cambridge and...
 MA 10.1 mi Asphalt
Overview The Mississippi River Trail in southern Louisiana is a 64.7-mile system of disconnected, paved trails on the levees along both banks of the Mississippi River. About the Route The...
 LA 64.7 mi Asphalt
Overview Morgantown is known as the home of West Virginia University, the inspiration for a Joni Mitchell song, and the birthplace of Don Knotts. But it’s also known for its extensive network of...
 WV 23.7 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Overview The 27.1-mile Monon Trail stretches across central Indiana between Indianapolis and Sheridan, to the north. About the Route The trail's northern endpoint is located in Sheridan, near...
 IN 27.1 mi Asphalt
Overview The MoPac Trail East follows the former Missouri Pacific Railroad's Omaha Belt Line (hence "MoPac"). The trail offers a rural experience, heading east from the outskirts of Lincoln through...
 NE 21.6 mi Crushed Stone
Overview The Nashua River Rail Trail stretches from southern Nashua, New Hampshire, to downtown Ayer, Massachusetts, connecting to the towns of Pepperell and Groton. The trail is built on the...
 MA, NH 12.4 mi Asphalt
Closure Notice: The trail is closed between mile markers 13.75 and 17.25 until December 2024 and at mile marker 8 until January 2025. There is a detour available for the mile marker 8 closure. Check...
 NC 34.6 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
Teton County's North Pathway begins in Jackson and heads north to the Jenny Lake Visitor Center in Grand Teton National Park. The paved pathway offers beautiful views of the iconic Grand Teton...
 WY 20.3 mi Asphalt
Overview Spanning nearly 58 miles from Lebanon to Boscawen, the Northern Rail Trail is New Hampshire’s longest rail-trail conversion. It weaves through Grafton and Merrimack counties and is less...
 NH 57.8 mi Cinder, Crushed Stone
Overview The Oak Leaf Trail is the jewel in the crown of Milwaukee County’s extensive trail system. The trail meanders for 123 miles in and around the city of Milwaukee on a changing terrain of...
 WI 123.6 mi Asphalt
Overview The Oklahoma River Trails provide a smooth, level 13-mile pathway through downtown Oklahoma City free of motorized vehicle crossings. About the Route The tree-lined trails follow the...
 OK 13 mi Asphalt
Closure Notice: As of April 2023, the trail is effectively closed between Texas Lake Road (east of Revere) and Rosalia due to the damage caused by the Babb Fire, construction, and gaps in the route...
 WA 236.46 mi Ballast, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Sand
Overview The Panhandle Trail offers a direct 29-mile journey between the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Although the trail follows an old railroad...
 PA, WV 29 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
While not a rails to trails project this has got to be one of the most wonderful urban trails in America. Originally set aside as part of open land initiative it is certainly one of the best features...
 NM 16 mi Asphalt
Overview The Paul Bunyan State Trail, which stretches 119 miles from Bemidji to Brainerd, is one of the longest rail-trails in the country. The multiuse, fully paved trail is mainly for...
 MN 121.7 mi Asphalt
Overview The Pine Creek Rail Trail is one of Pennsylvania’s destination trails, and for good reason. The 62-mile well-maintained trail runs at the bottom of scenic Pine Creek Gorge, commonly called...
 PA 62.5 mi Crushed Stone
The Platte River Trail provides 10 miles of paved pathway through the Wyoming community of Casper. The trail hugs both sides of the North Platte River from Paradise Valley Park on its west end to the...
 WY 10 mi Concrete
Spanning 51 miles, the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park runs from Ottawa to Iola, offering plenty of recreation and enjoyment for birdwatchers, cyclists, walkers, joggers and anyone with a desire to...
 KS 51.3 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Overview The Prescott Peavine National Recreation Trail is a 6-mile rail-trail in Prescott, north of Phoenix. To say that the connected rail-trails of Prescott are oases in sun-baked,...
 AZ 6 mi Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt
Overview With the perfect mix of cityscapes and natural views, the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is a Southern gem. The trail was named for the former Greenville and Northern Railroad, nicknamed...
 SC 28 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
Closure Notice: As June 2023, there are several closed sections of the trail. Visit the Provo Parks Department webpage for updates and detour details. Overview The Provo River Parkway weaves its...
 UT 15.2 mi Asphalt
Closure Notice: A section of the trail from Linden to Redfield is closed until Spring/Summer 2024 due to bridge repair. See RaccoonRiverValleyTrail.org or the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association...
 IA 88.2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Closure Notice: There are two active closures along the Razorback Greenway, one at the south end of Bella Vista's Dry Lake for a bridge repair, and the other at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American...
 AR 42.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview Located in the northwestern neighborhoods of Washington, D.C., Rock Creek Park serves as a lush natural oasis spanning more than 1,700 acres in the bustling heart of the nation’s capital....
 DC 8.5 mi Asphalt
Note: Route of the Hiawatha is operated by Lookout Pass Ski Area under a special-use permit of the U.S. Forest Service. Trail users must obtain and display trail passes, which cost $10 for adults and...
 ID 15 mi Gravel
Overview The Santa Ana River Trail is a colossus in the emerging greater Los Angeles–area trail network. The paved trail covers nearly 60 miles in two sections, including more than 20 miles through...
 CA 57.7 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview Once an important thoroughfare for commerce carried by canal barges and railroad cars in southeastern Pennsylvania, the Schuylkill River (pronounced skool-kl) corridor now accommodates...
 PA 82.4 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Overview The Shelby Farms Greenline, constructed along the former Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway lines (and later CSX lines) is used by over 200,000 people each year. The trail runs...
 TN 10.6 mi Asphalt
Overview The 10.7-mile Shining Sea Bikeway—the only bikeway on Cape Cod to feature a seaside section—boasts beautiful vistas of marshes, rivers, and the sea. It’s no wonder that the bikeway was...
 MA 10.7 mi Asphalt
Overview The Silver Comet Trail is a well-maintained 61.65-mile trail and is 12-foot wide and paved the entire route. Along the way are 17 wheelchair-accessible access points, 15 restrooms, 10...
 GA 61.65 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview The Springwater Corridor comprises the southeast segment of the 40-Mile Loop regional trail system encircling the greater Portland area. Today, the family–friendly Springwater Corridor...
 OR 21.5 mi Asphalt
For updates please check: Tammany Trace - Closures Situated to the north of New Orleans across Lake Pontchartrain, the Tammany Trace was Louisiana's first rail-trail. The Trace, as it’s known to...
 LA 28.2 mi Asphalt
The Tanglefoot Trail wanders 43.6 miles through the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. The rail-trail follows the former railroad line once led by...
 MS 43.6 mi Asphalt
Overview The Tennessee Riverwalk runs for 13 miles through downtown Chattanooga reaching all the way to the Tennessee Riverpark in the north.  About the Route Leaving off from the southwest...
 TN 13 mi Concrete
The High Line trail runs 30 feet above the bustling Manhattan streets and sidewalks below, which for trail lovers makes it an attraction in the same league as the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State...
 NY 1.6 mi Concrete
The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail follows the coastline of Anchorage along Knik Arm and Cook Inlet. Many rest areas provide scenic views of Anchorage, the surrounding mountain ranges, and tidal inlets....
 AK 11 mi Asphalt
Overview The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts because of its proximity to populous Baltimore and its relatively flat course, which winds along river...
 MD 19.9 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
Inducted into RTC’s Rail-Trail Hall of Fame in 2014, the Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail offers scenic wonders ranging from dense forests, open fields, and lush waterways to railroad relics...
 VA 34 mi Gravel
Overview The Wabash Trace Nature Trail offers an amazing trip through the rural forests and countryside of southwest Iowa. The trail stretches 63 miles from Council Bluffs (just outside of Omaha,...
 IA 63 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park—the longest pedestrian bridge in the world at 1.28 miles—emerges from the trees and over the rooftops of the old riverfront town of Poughkeepsie,...
 NY 1.6 mi Concrete
Overview  The 45-mile Washington and Old Dominion Trail (W&OD), one of suburban Washington, D.C.’s most popular rail-­trails, is a fantastic link between the state’s rural and historical past and...
 VA 45 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Overview The Washington Secondary Bike Path offers just over 19 miles of paved trail from Cranston (Providence’s southwestern neighbor) to Coventry. About the Route The rail-trail, Rhode...
 RI 19.2 mi Asphalt
Overview Connecting small communities and suburban neighborhoods, the 22-mile West Orange Trail is one of Florida's most popular rail-trails, thanks to its reputation and proximity to metro...
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Top Trail Itineraries

Pine Creek Rail Trail

PA - 62.5 miles
Surfaces: Crushed Stone

The High Line

NY - 1.6 miles
Surfaces: Concrete

Betsie Valley Trail

MI - 42.8 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt,Crushed Stone,Gravel

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

OR - 23.2 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt
Accordion

Capital Crescent Trail

DC,MD - 12.7 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt

Kal-Haven Trail State Park

MI - 33.95 miles
Surfaces: Crushed Stone

New Trail Reviews

We rode the trail on a July morning--68 degrees and sunny, perfect for biking--from downtown Marquette to Ishpeming and back, a total of about 37 miles, with a side trip to the Michigan Iron Industry Museum. This trail totally exceeded my expectations in terms of scenery and historical information. It had a terrific asphalt surface for 75% of the way and the gravel sections were smooth and easy. The first six miles out of Marquette are quite steep and there are many up and down sections along the whole trail. This only added interest and fun (compared to some flat, straight rail trails). We ride Class 1 e-bikes so we had assist when we needed it. Lots of benches and a few restrooms along the way. Encountered a charming group of children on decorated bikes parading through Negaunee along the way. Perfect!

Highly recommend the Midtown Bakery and Cafe in Check out the Herbed Lemonade--right along the main street across the street from the Love and Bicycles bike shop downtown. (One member of our group of 6 needed a wheel repair and the bike store had this done in two hours.). On the way back, we took the marked cut off to the Michigan Iron Industry Museum--an easy 1 mile track through the woods to an well-designed museum where we spent an hour learning lots about the region. Many well-composed trail signs along the way also offer historical information.

Marquette itself was a beautiful city with friendly people and many good restaurants and an easy-going vibe. We rode the Marquette Multi-Use Path along Lake Superior up to spectacular Presque Isle Park the next day, stopping at galleries along the way. Totally recommend this Michigan Upper Penninsula riding experience!

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Best trail in PG county hands down.

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We started at the beginning of the trail where parking is and walked all the way to Avila, had lunch and went back. So beautiful!!!

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Accordion

I rode from Albany to West Union. I wish there were long trails like this where I live. Very well maintained and smooth. I hope to take the north leg to the covered bridge also.

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I rode from Paynesville to Spicer. There were a few wide cracks you wouldn't want to get caught off guard but otherwise the trail is in good repair. The trail is closed just a bit past Hawick heading west but I was able to move over to the closed hwy 23 for a mile or so to detour back to the trail. Very nice summer's day ride. I would recommend riding this trail if you have the chance.

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(39.9958759, -75.4088718) Goshen Trail Parking Goshen Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073

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Rode the full length of this trail round trip. It’s well maintained and used by many people. Great surface for road bikes. Lots of places along the trail to stop and eat. Nice bridges. Lots of road crossings but many people were courteous and would stop for bike crossing, runners, and walkers. Equal mix of shade and sun. This is a great trail.

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I’m not sure how this trail is a 5 star trail? The surface is mediocre with fragments, roots, and bumps. It’s confusing with multiple turns and trail closures. It’s unsafe with crossings at busy intersections and sections running along side busy roads. My husband and I used our road bikes. We were disappointed with the section we rode. Maybe other sections are better? We will not be returning or recommending this trail to others for biking.

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I rode the Virginia Capital Trail from Richmond, VA to Jamestown, VA over to Williamsburg, VA to stay the night and back to Richmond. I did it on my Trek Dual Sport + (E-bike) on the lowest assistance (1% assist). First I was really impressed I got over 60 miles on the charge with the extra battery so I made it both ways with an overnight charge.
The trail was nice with some rolling hills, nothing unbearable to climb. However the heat was bad. Yesterday the heat index was 110 degrees. I did have plenty of water and gatorade with me. On Monday the heat index, I think, was around 105 degrees. Majority of the trail is not shaded! And if you are looking for a bench to take a break, well most of the benches (not that there is a lot to choose from) are in the sun. There are places to stop along the way to replenish drinks but there is also about a 15 mile run where there really isn't any convenient place to get food or water. The cool thing with this ride is the American history and history markers along the route. There are many plantations along the way that you can stop. I didn't read most of the markers or stop at any plantations. Once I got to Jamestown I did stop at the visitors center for food and more water before heading to Williamsburg. I found out that part of the Colonial Parkway was closed which sucked since I had to take a little detour through Colonial Williamsburg in order to get to my hotel. This added about 3 extra miles in the heat.
On the way back it was brutal in the heat. On top of the heat I had 9 mph SW winds which meant I was riding into the wind. 9 mph isn't much but on a bike you feel it. It only took me 4 hours to ride from Richmond to Jamestown but 6 hours back. I did enjoy the ride to Jamestown from Richmond better than coming back but I think that was also because of the wind. I really loved the downhill as I got closer to Richmond.
Overall I am really glad I did the trail but I don't need to do it again. There are many other trails I want to do; I am really glad I did this one at least once. I feel very accomplished. This was my longest ride I have done as an overnight trip.

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The trail is smooth, with a few challenging inclines. We stopped at the bridge, downtown for lunch at the Confluence hotel. They have a couple yard games out front, and seating for taking in the view. Part of the trail, near the Vermillion entrance is being paved. We’ll go back to complete the loop. .

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This is a very well-maintained trail! The trail is crushed limestone and is suitable for all kinds of bikes, skinny road tires may have an issue with one section for about 1/8 of a mile where the trail gets a little rough. The locals are super friendly! The only con is the horsefly that seemed to trail us the whole way We will definitely go back.¿

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Please be aware that Class 1 and Class 2 Ebikes are allowed on the trail from Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs (the north end of the trail) down to Basalt. But from Basalt to Aspen is only Class 1 Ebikes. We did not ride this part so not sure if it is enforced. Kind of discouraging as we are old (78) and very respectful and responsible riders. We use our throttles sparingly but I find it so helpful especially taking off from a stop.

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We parked at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs. You can access the start of the trail within the park. It is 13 miles to Carbondale where you can have lunch right on the trail at Dos Gringos Burritos. So a nice 26 mile round trip. It doesn't look like it but it is a very gentle uphill grade on the way to Carbondale and an easy downhill glide back to the park. You are somewhat along the river part of the way and thru rolling ranch land. and some along the road. Not much shade. Lots of stuff to look at - beautiful homes along the river/cemetary (I like them)/big tree farm/hayfields. All in all a really nice ride.

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We rode this trail Monday, July 15, 2024 We parked at Exit 119 which is the No Name Exit and Rest area. Right next to Glenwood Canyon Resort. A great place to park. We rode East on the trail right (literally) along the river. What fun. The river was really running with rapids and there were a lot of rafts/boats/and even 3 paddleboarders! braving the rapids. The SAD part is that we got about 5 miles on the trail and at the Shoshone Hydro Plant the trail was completely fenced and closed due to high water the sign said. What a disappointment. So we turned around and headed back to the Rest area and continued on -it looks like there is a break in the trail on Traillink but you ride down a rural road and pick up the trail again-this time riding higher above the river. Then you come to the crazy wire covered overpass over I-70. We rode across but then immediately the trail turns west and runs right along I-70. No shade and lots of traffic. So we turned around again. Would be an unbelievable ride if the whole trail was open.

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So far this one has been our favorite! Love looking at the creek as it follows the path. The asphalt was well maintained and most of it is shaded. It has some cute artwork along the way. Riding into Charlotte/Freedom Park was pretty. We wish it was completed. And we had a hard time finding a place to stop to eat. We tried to get on at the trail head at Gilroy Drive (in a residential neighborhood) that was listed on the route map and found it chained off and picnic tables in the parking lot. If it is a private spot it should be listed as so on the map. Other than that, it was a very enjoyable ride!

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