River's Edge Trail:
Montana
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Description:
From www.thetrail.org: The River's Edge Trail is a cooperative partnership effort created by the city of Great Falls, Cascade County, the Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks, the Montana Department of Transportation, PPL Montana and Recreational Trails Inc.

The trail starts just below the huge flag at the Visitor's Center at Broadwater Bay in Great Falls. This 25 mile trail wanders through the city of Great Falls connecting parks and other points of interest along the Missouri River. Fun and fitness go hand in hand with this popular recreational attraction.

Eleven miles of the trail are paved, ADA accessible trail and an additional 14 miles, on the eastern end of the trail along the reservoirs, is gravel or single and double track trail.

The north and south shore trail segments are linked together by the Weissman Trail Bridge, Eagle Falls Memorial Bridge and the Cochrane Dam crossing.

Recreational Trails, Inc., is the volunteer non-profit corporation that works with agency partners to develop, extend and maintain the River's Edge Trail. Recreational Trails, Inc. can be contacted at P.O. Box 553, Great Falls, MT 59403-0553 or at 406-788-3313.

The River's Edge Trail was featured as a 'Trail of the Month' by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.
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Parking & Trail Access:
The trail is served by 12 trailhead parking areas. Urban portions of the trail are plowed as necessary during the winter. Free trail maps are available at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, Giant Springs Visitor Center, the Park & Recreation Department and local bike stores.

A map of the River's Edge Trail can be found on the first Trail Web site (www.thetrail.org).
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Great trail
By Leonard herrmann on July 24, 2002
"We biked this trail in July and, except for the 100 degree temperature we experienced that day, it was a great ride.
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great addition to Great Falls
By kevin barth on July 24, 2001
"This is a smooth little trail that extends north out of the waterfront park and follows along the rim of the Missouri River canyon and the once elaborate series of water falls--hence Great Falls--since filled in by dam activity down river.Only Black Eagle Falls remain.The bird life in the canyon is rich. We rode along with scores of brown pelicans who nest here in the summer.The trail also skirts along a Lewis and Clark Heritage Center and Giant Springs State Park, an enormous seep that dumps millions of gallons of spring water into the Missouri.The trail is paved and appears to have been embraced by the folks of Great Falls as we saw many families and even convolescent center patients in wheel chairs in the early evening. I rate this one high for its wildlife viewing possiblities and historical perspectives. It's in great shape and an easy ride, especially after a huge dinner across the river in Black Eagle at Bori's Restaurant where the portions of rigatoni are as voluminous as the open sky."
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