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Air Line State Park Trail
54.7 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

Banks-Vernonia State Trail
22.7 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Bitterroot Trail
51 mi
State: MT
Asphalt, Concrete

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

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

Brays Bayou Greenway Trail
33.8 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, Crushed Stone

Cardinal Greenway
62 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Cherry Creek Regional Trail
40 mi
State: CO
Concrete, Gravel

Chicago Lakefront Trail
19 mi
State: IL
Asphalt, Concrete

Chief Ladiga Trail
33 mi
State: AL
Asphalt

Coeur d'Alene Trail
73.2 mi
State: ID
Asphalt

Columbia Trail
15 mi
State: NJ
Crushed Stone

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

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

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

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

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

Eastern Trail
24 mi
State: ME
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

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

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
48.3 mi
State: CT
Asphalt

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

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

Greenbrier River Trail
78 mi
State: WV
Asphalt, 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 Line
1.6 mi
State: NY
Concrete

High Trestle Trail
31.4 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
23.1 mi
State: OH
Asphalt

Hudson River Greenway
12.9 mi
State: NY
Asphalt, Concrete

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

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

Indian Head Rail Trail
13.4 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Iron King Trail
4.1 mi
State: AZ
Dirt

Island Line Rail 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
34 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

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

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

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

Legacy Trail (KY)
12 mi
State: KY
Asphalt

Little Miami Scenic Trail
78.1 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
9 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)
60.8 mi
State: LA
Asphalt

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

Monon Trail
27.1 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

MoPac Trail East
21.7 mi
State: NE
Crushed Stone

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

Neuse River Trail
29.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

North Pathway
20.3 mi
State: WY
Asphalt

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

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

Oklahoma River Trails
13 mi
State: OK
Asphalt

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

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

Paseo del Bosque Trail
16 mi
State: NM
Asphalt

Paul Bunyan State Trail
119.3 mi
State: MN
Asphalt

Pine Creek Rail Trail
62 mi
State: PA
Crushed Stone

Platte River Trail (WY)
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
89 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Rock Creek Park Trails
8.5 mi
State: DC
Asphalt, Dirt

Route of the Hiawatha
15 mi
State: ID
Gravel

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

Schuylkill River Trail
71.7 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
61.5 mi
State: GA
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
16.1 mi
State: TN
Concrete

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
11 mi
State: AK
Asphalt

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
19.7 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
23 mi
State: FL
Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Woodchips
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The Air Line State Park Trail winds nearly 55 miles from the northeast corner of Connecticut, where the state borders Massachusetts, down to East Hampton in the heart of the state. The pathway is...
 CT 54.7 mi Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Closure notice: From June 2022 until the fall of 2023, the trail is closed between Union Pacific Rail crossing and just west of State Route 51 American River Bridge. Visit Sacramento County’s regional...
 CA 32 mi Asphalt
The American Tobacco Trail extends uninterrupted from Durham more than 22 miles south through Chatham County to its southern terminus in Wake County. In 2014, a bridge for the trail over Interstate 40...
 NC 22.2 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Atlanta BeltLine will link more than 40 neighborhoods, multiple public parks, and mass transit stations in a planned 33-mile trail network throughout the city. Rather than the straight line of a...
 GA 18.7 mi Concrete
The Banks-Vernonia State Trail stretches through the hills (east of the Coast Mountains) between its two namesake towns. The former railroad corridor—once part of the Spokane, Portland & Seattle...
 OR 22.7 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
An outing on the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail rewards trekkers with eye-catching Northern California scenery and signs of wildlife. The 25.4-mile packed gravel-and-dirt trail connects the...
 CA 25.4 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
The Brays Bayou Greenway Trail winds along the bayou in southwestern Houston, connecting neighborhoods, universities, recreational facilities, and cultural attractions. Roughly mid-trail, Hermann Park...
 TX 33.8 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
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 Rail Trail....
 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, Crushed Stone
The Cardinal Greenway, the longest rail-trail in Indiana, connects Marion, Muncie, Losantville, Richmond and a host of other small towns in rural northeastern Indiana. The trail takes its name from...
 IN 62 mi Asphalt
The Cherry Creek Regional Trail is a picturesque 40-mile route that begins in downtown Denver and connects suburban and rural Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, including the communities of Parker,...
 CO 40 mi Concrete, Gravel
The Chicago Lakefront Trail is aptly named; it spans 19 miles along the shore of Lake Michigan, going right through downtown Chicago and passing many cultural and tourist attractions throughout the...
 IL 19 mi Asphalt, Concrete
In northeast Alabama, the 33-mile Chief Ladiga Trail is a regional playground that passes through welcoming towns and pastoral landscapes. Following a former CSX railroad corridor, the rail-trail is...
 AL 33 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
The Columbia Trail has the distinction of being named for a natural gas pipeline that runs beneath it for 15 miles in rural northern New Jersey. The crushed-stone trail rolls along the South Branch of...
 NJ 15 mi Crushed Stone
The Cowboy Trail, one of the country’s longest rail-trails, stretches 189 miles between the Nebraska towns of Valentine and Norfolk (beginning at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park south of town). When complete, the...
 NE 203.4 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone
Note: This developing route is not yet fully contiguous; please refer to the interactive map on the trail's official website for updates and potential trail closures. The D&L Trail runs for more...
 PA 142.2 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Spanning more than 70 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. A...
 NJ 72.8 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt
Closure notice: Between North Avenue and Tuohy Avenue, 4.4 miles of the trail is under construction for repair and upgrades. Check the status of the trail on the Forest Preserves of Cook County and...
 IL 56.2 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Closure Notice: The Barrington River and Palmer River bridges have been closed due to structural problems since 2019. Detour signs are in place around this closure. Please see RIDOT or RI.gov for more...
 RI 14.3 mi Asphalt
The Eastern Trail connects the historic towns along Maine’s southern coast from the woods near Kennebunk to South Portland’s harbor lighthouse; 24 miles of the route follows off-road rail-trail and...
 ME 24 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Utter darkness is as much a part of the scenery along the Elroy-Sparta State Trail as the views of the rolling hills and farmland. That’s because visitors pass through three hand-dug railroad tunnels...
 WI 33.8 mi Crushed Stone
First a canal, then a railroad, and now a trail define the history of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. Completed segments span Connecticut south to north, from New Haven to the Massachusetts...
 CT 48.3 mi Asphalt
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 rail-trail was...
 CT 16.5 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
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 Tarpon...
 FL 46 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Closure Notice: A 21-mile section of the trail is closed from Howard City to Big Rapids as part of a federal relief funding package from Gov. Whitmer. The closure is expected to last until November....
 MI 92.6 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Gravel
The General James A. Van Fleet State Trail runs 29 miles through some of Florida's most scenic rural landscape. If you are looking to immerse yourself in wetlands and wildlife, it will not disappoint;...
 FL 29 mi Asphalt
Named in honor of the former South Dakota governor who crusaded for the trail before his death in a plane crash in 1993, the George S. Mickelson Trail runs through the heart of the Black Hills,...
 SD 109 mi Crushed Stone
Notice: There are a couple detours along the long GAP route. In Cumberland (Mile 0), there is a trestle bridge in repair, see posted detour. At Mile 32, there is resurfacing underway and the trail is...
 MD, PA 150 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
The Greenbrier River Trail is arguably West Virginia’s premier rail-trail, running for 78 miles past remote small towns and through lush forests along the banks of the longest undammed river in the...
 WV 78 mi Asphalt, 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
Heritage Rail Trail County Park (HRT), along with the connecting Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail that continues south through Maryland, are in Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame. Both trails follow...
 PA 27.4 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
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 High Trestle Trail is one of the most pristine and highly trafficked trails in Iowa—even at night. The trail’s popularity is largely due to its famous 130-foot-tall High Trestle Bridge, which...
 IA 31.4 mi Asphalt, Concrete
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 views of the...
 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
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 as the...
 OH 23.1 mi Asphalt
The Hudson River Greenway (HRG) is one of the most popular places to ride, walk, and jog in New York City. It makes up part of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway loop, the cross-state Empire State...
 NY 12.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Illinois Prairie Path (IPP) was one of the nation’s first rail-trail conversions. It consists of five connected trail segments with three main branches that converge at Volunteer Park (West...
 IL 62 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
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 an...
 KS, MO 26 mi Asphalt, Concrete
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 paved...
 MD 13.4 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
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 lake on a...
 VT 13.4 mi Asphalt, Gravel
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 Henlopen State...
 DE 8.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
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 34-mile crushed-limestone rail-trail links these...
 MI 34 mi Crushed Stone
At nearly 240 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, and...
 MO 239.6 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
Ke Ala Hele Makalae is Hawaiian for "The Path that Goes by the Coast," and describes this beautiful multi-use path that will eventually follow the eastern shoreline for 17 miles from Nawiliwili to...
 HI 7.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Closure Notice: The LVRT sustained serious damage during the July 2023 flooding. On October 21, AOT reopened the 6.4-mile segment between the Wolcott trailhead (near the Wolcott town offices) and the...
 VT 93 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
The Legacy Trail runs north-south through Lexington among green spaces, neighborhoods and parks. Two highlights of the popular pathway are the Lexington YMCA and Kentucky Horse Park, which features a...
 KY 12 mi Asphalt
Closure Notice: At mile marker 16.5, the trail is closed for construction between Corwin Rd. and Middletown Rd. for 1/4 mile. There is an on-road detour along Corwin Rd. Construction end date is...
 OH 78.1 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
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 bustling heart...
 MS 45.5 mi Asphalt
At the northern end of the 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 length of its closest...
 KY 9 mi Gravel
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 former...
 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
Many commuters choose the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway for freedom from congested traffic in the northwest Boston suburbs. For others, the 10.1-mile paved trail between Cambridge and Bedford serves as a...
 MA 10.1 mi Asphalt
The Mississippi River Trail is a system of disconnected, paved trails on the levees along both banks of the Mississippi River in southern Louisiana. The most popular segment, well-used by locals and...
 LA 60.8 mi Asphalt
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 rail-trail system along...
 WV 23.7 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Railroads helped Indianapolis grow into a transportation hub and manufacturing center beginning in the 1850s. One of those early railways that shaped the city’s future is remembered today along the...
 IN 27.1 mi Asphalt
The MoPac Trail follows the former Missouri Pacific Railroad's Omaha Belt Line (hence "MoPac"). This eastern segment of the rail corridor offers a rural experience, heading east from the outskirts of...
 NE 21.7 mi Crushed Stone
Closure Notice: The Nashua River Rail Trail is closed until further notice due to flooding. Please check with the Town of Groton for more up to date information. The Nashua River Rail Trail...
 MA, NH 12.3 mi Asphalt
Closure Notice: The trail section between just south of Milburnie Park and Anderson Point Park (between mile markers 15.25 and 17.25) will be closed from November 28, 2022 through April 2024. Check...
 NC 29.8 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
Spanning 59 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 than a 2-hour drive...
 NH 59 mi Cinder, Crushed Stone
The Oak Leaf Trail is the jewel in the crown of Milwaukee County’s extensive trail system. The trail meanders for more than 125 miles in and around the city of Milwaukee on a changing terrain of flat...
 WI 125 mi Asphalt
The Oklahoma River Trails provide a smooth, level pathway through downtown Oklahoma City free of motorized vehicle crossings. The tree-lined trails follow the north and south banks of their namesake,...
 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 250 mi Ballast, Crushed Stone, Sand
The Panhandle Trail offers the most direct and scenic route for self-propelled travel between the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Although the trail...
 PA, WV 29.2 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
Paul Bunyan State Trail, stretching 119 miles from Bemidji to Brainerd, is one of the longest rail-trails in the country. The multiuse, fully paved trail is mainly for nonmotorized use; however,...
 MN 119.3 mi Asphalt
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 überscenic Pine Creek Gorge, commonly called the...
 PA 62 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
To say that the connected rail-trails of Prescott are oases in sun-baked, north-central Arizona is no exaggeration. Wherever water touches this arid landscape—and it does along the Peavine and Iron...
 AZ 6 mi Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt
The 28-mile Prisma Health (formerly Greenville Health System) Swamp Rabbit Trail links the cities of Travelers Rest and Greenville in upstate South Carolina via a former railroad...
 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. The Provo River Parkway weaves its way through...
 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 Raccoon River Valley Trail Association...
 IA 89 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Closure Notice: The District Department of Transportation and the National Park Service are working on a construction project that began in March 2021 and will affect much of the southern segment of...
 DC 8.5 mi Asphalt, Dirt
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
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 San...
 CA 57.7 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Closure Notice: A portion of the trail in Pottstown, from Riverfront Park Upper Steps to the Hanover Street Bridge is temporarily closed. This closure for construction is expected to last two weeks...
 PA 71.7 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
The first phase of the Shelby Farms Greenline opened in 2010 and helped inspire a new culture of biking and walking in Memphis. About 200,000 people now use the Greenline each year. As of June 2016,...
 TN 10.6 mi Asphalt
The Shining Sea Bikeway follows the route of a former railroad line run by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, which ran service to New York and Boston from 1872 to 1965. After the...
 MA 10.7 mi Asphalt
The Silver Comet Trail follows the bed of the old Seaboard Air Line. From 1947 to 1969, the shiny Silver Comet passenger train provided luxury service between New York and Birmingham. Today, three...
 GA 61.5 mi Concrete
The Springwater Corridor comprises the southeast segment of the 40-Mile Loop regional trail system encircling the greater Portland area. The origins of the Loop come from a 1904 proposal by visionary...
 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
The Tennessee Riverwalk, which traverses the Tennessee Riverpark, will ultimately stretch 22 miles from downtown Chattanooga near the Tennessee Aquarium to the TVA Dam and out to Moccasin Bend...
 TN 16.1 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
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 valleys through...
 MD 19.7 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
A Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame rail-trail, the Wabash Trace Nature Trail earns its title—providing an amazing trip through the rural forests and countryside of southwest Iowa. The trail...
 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
The 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 the nation’s capital....
 VA 45 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Washington Secondary Bike Path offers just over 19 miles of paved trail from Cranston (Providence’s southwestern neighbor) to Coventry. The rail-trail, Rhode Island’s longest, follows the former...
 RI 19.2 mi Asphalt
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 Orlando. Fifteen...
 FL 23 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Woodchips

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George S. Mickelson Trail

SD - 109 miles
Surfaces: Crushed Stone

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail

NJ - 72.8 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt,Crushed Stone,Dirt

Burke-Gilman Trail

WA - 18.8 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt

Schuylkill River Trail

PA - 71.7 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt,Boardwalk,Concrete,Crushed Stone,Dirt,Gravel
Accordion

Cape Cod Rail Trail

MA - 27.5 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt

D&L Trail

PA - 142.2 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt,Ballast,Crushed Stone,Dirt,Gravel

Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail

CA - 18 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt,Concrete

East Bay Bike Path (RI)

RI - 14.3 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt

New River Trail State Park

VA - 57.7 miles
Surfaces: Crushed Stone

Great Allegheny Passage

MD,PA - 150 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt,Concrete,Crushed Stone,Dirt,Gravel

Greenbrier River Trail

WV - 78 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt,Crushed Stone

New Trail Reviews

When I did the trail there were hidden bumps in the middle of it, and there was no parking.

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One of Greenville’s best points of interest, I ride it often and every time I make new friends. Absolutely beautiful trail and it has so much to offer!! Hopefully the rail bed from Campobello SC through historical Landrum SC and TRYON NC to Saluda NC will come to fruition soon. That would be amazing!! ¿¿

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Started at Thornydale and rode NE. As others have noted, the trail climbs very gradually going NE which makes the return ride easy. Did 5 miles out and 5 miles back. Scenery is pretty with mountains in the distance. Saw a few other cyclists on the trail and a couple people walking dogs. Drove down from Phoenix to ride this trail and will definitely ride this trail again; will also explore the rest of the Loop.

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Beautiful trail but dangerous due to lack of maintenance. Signs missing at intersections, overgrown in areas, downed trees blocking the path and major asphalt buckling.
Contacted FDOT to inquire about maintenance, FDOT referred me to Madison Public Works and provided contact information. Sent an e-mail requesting maintenance but did not receive a response. Hope to try it again someday.

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Rode from Harrisburg to Karnak and back today. Great trail. A little wash out about 10 miles north of large tunnel. Not much on trail. Bathrooms at Harrisburg locked. Saw very few riders. A few walkers. One guy on an electric bike with a rifle.

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I regularly ride the Trail for training. Once you clear the walkers at the trailheads you can complete efforts with no stops. Several sections have big, loose rock so you’ll want to let some air out.

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As others have said - this trail is very bumpy. Much of the trail still has railroad ties going across it. I did on a touring bike and even deflated the tires partway into the trail. I still called it after 8 miles. Just not much fun. Hope they will improve it a bit sometime because I lived the countryside and overhanging tree branches etc. Really beautiful. Good walking trail or mountain bikes.

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Ran into construction along the trail at about Washington and 124th so we had to detour past the Eastlake train station and a little south. This is one of my favorite rides and connect 6 trails to make a 16 mile loop.

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Mixed maintenance: At least 7 areas of tidal over wash from 40 feet to 200 feet in distance with some washouts reducing trail to one lane rut. The size of the gravel used for maintenance is too large: 2" rocks were common.

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Nice paved trail for a short ride. We parked at the visitor center and rode the southern section. It will be if/when both sections are connected.

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Earlier this year, my parents stumbled upon part of this trail and were eager to introduce it to me when I was in town for the holiday. As a new professional in the railroading industry, I was excited to enjoy one of the Rails-to-Trails in person after hearing high praise from my colleagues. The area is very well maintained with clear signage, greenery, and historical markers. Since my parents (who are in their 70s) did not feel comfortable traversing the steep incline that leads to the Hospital, we instead opted for the Crooked Creek West Trail and Deer Path. These were much more accessible due to being mostly flatter terrain and led us to the abandoned Crooked Creek Phantom Bridge of Madison, Indiana. I would love to see more historical information on display to enrich the experience. It was very cool to see parts of the rail stamped with the original mill marks of Carnegie Steel from the 1905 installation!

Pro Tip: Start at the waterfront downtown for easy parking and a better, more scenic starting point that follows the waterway.

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Been biking and walking there many times. Good shady trail in the woods around the lake. Pretty crowded on weekends in nice weather. The trail is sandy/dirt and there are some roots/ washout at some places. Decently wide enough to pass someone. I've seen bikers, walkers, runners, dogs and an assortment of scooters and one wheel bikes. I believe it also doubles as bridle trail or at least it used to. Some hills but not too bad except for the ones right at the parking end of the lake. Glad for my e-bike on those. You can join up right from the trail to the Salem Greenway and skirt by town- although it is not as clean or safe in my opinion.

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Excellent trail to bike ride, exercise and see nature at the same time. We had a wonderful day!! Taking care of our health, body and mind. I love it!!

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I have run this trail 3 days per week for 2 years and it’s the most peaceful & serene experience one could ever ask for. It encompasses the true Louisiana Swamp beauty! From the occasional gator sunbathing to the squirrels rustling through the pine needles for nuts. The large array of southern flowers will have your senses going haywire in a good way¿. As perfect as this sounds there are a couple things you’ll need to be aware of. 1. Pets are NOT allowed, but yet people still make their way on the trail and allow their pets to poop without picking it up. Sometimes the less than desirable drug addicts make a way to the trail. They won’t bother you, they’ll just move out of your way. And last but not least please be careful when crossing the intersections it’s a lot of them.

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Beautiful run, Sunny, 58°. Parked Free outside Ft Pulaski , ran 3.5 out n back. Flat, mud, dirt, gravel. Water was low tide on both sides of trail.

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