State: CA Length: 3 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Fresno River Trail runs along the river greenway in Madera, providing a recreation and transportation corridor for Madera residents. There are two completed sections that are separated by a railroad track and Gateway Dr. The city is applying for a grant to complete an undercrossing that will connect the two sections of trail. The trail will also be extended along the river to the city limits as the city is able to secure funding.
Rail-Trail
State: CA Length: 13 miles Surface: Asphalt
Community support has been integral to the creation of the Fresno Sugar Pine Trail, also known as the Clovis Old Town Trail. Joggers, cyclists, businesses and multiple environmental organizations all came together to support this rail-trail, which runs 13 miles through Clovis and Fresno. It connects many existing area resources, including the Yosemite International Airport, Woodward Park and the 23-mile San Joaquin River Parkway Trail. Through tree planting efforts organized by the Coalition for Community Trails, about 4,400 trees planted along it offer trail users shade and beautiful scenery. Known collectively as the Fresno–Clovis Rail-Trail, this path was created by combining two separate railroad corridors and stretches from southern Clovis to northern edge of Fresno. The portion in Fresno is known as the Sugar Pine Trail, and once it enters Clovis it is referred to as the Clovis Old Town Trail. The Clovis Old Town Trail begins near the Yosemite International Airport and continues north along Clovis Avenue. The Clovis Old Town Trail officially becomes the Fresno Sugar Pine Trail on Willow Avenue between Nees Avenue and East Shepherd Avenue, which leads westward along East Shepherd Avenue to the River Park Shopping Center in Fresno. In Fresno, the trail begins at Fresno Street and Nees Avenue and runs along Eriant Road to Shepherd then east to Willow Avenue. The trail runs south along Willow Avenue and continues southeast into Clovis. Underpasses carry the trail through busy intersections in Clovis and Fresno. The Clovis Old Town Trail skirts many residential and commercial areas, with easy access along the entire length. Outdoor restaurants at Willow Station, a mall area at Willow and Nees in Clovis, offer seating overlooking the trail, and additional restaurants and stores are within walking distance to the trail as it continues near Shepherd Road. The trail transitions from commercial to residential near the end, becoming a wide and spacious co
State: CA Length: 5 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Goshen trail follows W. Goshen Ave and the active Union Pacific freight line between Goshen and Visalia, serving as a connection between the two towns. Bordered by industrial uses and residential subdivisions, the surroundings have been enlivened with some tree planting. Recreation Ballpark lies at the Visalia end of the trail and hosts minor league baseball games.
State: CA Length: 4.15 miles Surface: Asphalt, Dirt
The Lewis S. Eaton Trail is the backbone of the growing trail network along the 22-mile San Joaquin River Parkway. The main trail has 5 paved miles and is ADA accessible, spur trails are natural surface. Enjoys views of the Sierra Nevada and the San Joaquin River bottom. Trail starts at Woodward Park and heads north along the bluffs, overlooking the Jensen River Ranch, site of a future riparian restoration/public access project. The trail also connects across the river to the Wildwood Native Plant Park and canoe put-in/take-out.
State: CA Length: 1.25 miles Surface: Asphalt
A pleasant trail that runs diagonally through the city of Orange Cove, the rail-trail connects to James O. Eaton Park, the commercial area and residential neighborhoods. The corridor is dotted with young trees that will grow to turn the trail into a wonderful greenway.
State: CA Length: 2.6 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Reedley Community Parkway is a multi-use trail for cyclists, pedestrians, inline skaters and other non-motorized uses. The 2.6-mile path largely traverses Reedley's industrial part of town; on the southeast end, however, you do encounter cultivated fields. The trail is built along railbanked right-of-way next to existing tracks and provides an alternate route to access some of the city's busiest arterial streets. Along the trail you can access City Hall, the County Courthouse, downtown areas, Reedley College, Reedley High School, several elementary schools, and a park-and-ride. The trail ends at Kings River next to the Reedley College campus, where you'll find a nice gazebo by the river.
State: CA Length: 4.5 miles Surface: Asphalt, Dirt
The Tulare Santa Fe Trail is located in the heart of the Central San Joaquin Valley, one of the most productive agriculture areas in the world. The trail extends east to west across the central portion of the town of Tulare, connecting residential areas at each end with the downtown commercial area. The trail occupies a wide corridor, with planted trees and landscaping, separate biking and equestrian components, trail lighting in the central business area, distance markings each mile and multiple rest stops, featuring benches and drinking fountains. The trail runs along a former spur line for the Southern Pacific and Burlington Northern/Santa Fe railroads, which once played a key role in transporting locally grown crops to markets across the country. The rail line ceased operations in 1989, and the trail was completed in 2004. The trail can be accessed easily along its entire length. Virtually all of Tulare's schools are within half a mile of the trail, providing a ready corridor for safe student travel. Near mile 1, you'll come to Live Oak Park, the city's large, multi-use park, which lies adjacent to the trail on the northern side. The central portion of the trail passes directly through the downtown and redevelopment area. Enclosed on both sides with white picket fencing the equestrian trail is particularly attractive. (This trail segment does not extend through the downtown area.) Plans are under way to extend the rail-trail 7 miles north to the larger city of Visalia.