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

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

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

Atlanta BeltLine (Overview)
10.9 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

Chattanooga Riverwalk (Tennessee Riverpark)
16.1 mi
State: TN
Concrete

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

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, Sand

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
50.1 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
1.5 mi
State: NY
Concrete

High Trestle Trail
30.1 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
58.4 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 Sesquicentennial 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
44.4 mi
State: VT
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Legacy Trail (KY)
12 mi
State: KY
Asphalt

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

Little Traverse Wheelway
23.7 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
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
57.6 mi
State: NH
Cinder, Crushed Stone

Oak Leaf Trail
125 mi
State: WI
Asphalt

Oklahoma River Trails
13 mi
State: OK
Asphalt

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail
285 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
23 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
50.3 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

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
11 mi
State: AK
Asphalt

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

Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
73.2 mi
State: ID
Asphalt

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 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 54.6 mi Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
The American River Bike Trail (a.k.a. the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail) hugs the banks of the American River as it flows through riparian habitat preserved by the American River Parkway. The trail...
 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 10.9 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
The spectacular Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail runs between Westwood and Susanville in Lassen County. It cuts through the thick woodlands of the high country into the awesome Susan River...
 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
Closure Notice: Starting March 15, 2021, the Lecount Hollow trailhead and parking lot will be closed as the DCR works on extending the trail; please consult the official project site for the latest...
 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 Chattanooga Riverwalk, also known as 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 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 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 maps on the websites in the Related Content section.  The D&L Trail runs for more than 140 miles through...
 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
The Des Plaines River Trail runs alongside the Des Plaines River for just over 56 miles, protecting watershed habitat and forestland through much of Lake and Cook Counties. The trail is a natural...
 IL 56.2 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
With spectacular maritime views and an abundance of coastal wildlife, the East Bay Bike Path offers a spectacular New England experience. Inducted into the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame in 2009, the route...
 RI 14.3 mi Asphalt
The 28.9-mile 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...
 ME 24 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Sand
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 stretches from St. Petersburg north to Tarpon Springs and on to the Pasco County line for a total of 50 miles....
 FL 50.1 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
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
Ever since the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) was completed in 2013, overnight bicycle riders and backpackers have flocked to the 150-mile rail-trail that travels through Western Pennsylvania and...
 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 1.5 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 30.1 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 rail-trail offers panoramic views of the manmade...
 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 58.4 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
Advisory: May 2020 - In June 2019, parts of the Katy Trail were flooded. While much has been repaired, please check trail conditions on the Missouri State Parks website  before going out to ride as...
 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
The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) is a growing, year-round trail across northern Vermont that will one day stretch 93 miles between St. Johnsbury and Swanton. The trail passes through the spine of...
 VT 44.4 mi Crushed Stone, 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
The Little Miami Scenic Trail is a jewel in the crown of Ohio rail-trails, spanning just over 78 miles from the outskirts of Cincinnati to Springfield over historical bridges and through tranquil...
 OH 78.1 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Closure notice: As of April 2020, dangerous conditions due to erosion of the trail have necessitated the closure of portions of this trail. Visit the trail manager's website for closure details as...
 MI 23.7 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 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
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 former rail...
 MA, NH 12.3 mi Asphalt
Along the eastern outskirts of Raleigh, the Neuse River Trail follows the river for nearly 30 miles from Falls Lake Dam to the Wake/Johnston County line. There are several river crossings along the...
 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 57.6 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 57.6 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: The trestle across Lower Crab Creek was destroyed by a fire. This section is closed indefinitely but a detour is available (see trail map). For updates, please check the Palouse to...
 WA 285 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 nearly 20-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 corridor. The...
 SC 23 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
The Provo River Parkway weaves its way through state, city and county parks, as well as residential and commercial areas following the Provo River, then along University Avenue (US 189) to the mouth...
 UT 15.2 mi Asphalt
On the western outskirts of Des Moines, the Raccoon River Valley Trail offers a quintessential central Iowa experience. Over its 89-mile span, you’ll traverse woodlands, prairie and agricultural...
 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 12-foot wide path following the Santa Ana River, a waterway that is cement-lined through much of Orange County but free flowing in Riverside and San Bernardino counties....
 CA 50.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
At one time an important thoroughfare for commerce carried by canal barges and railroad cars in southeastern Pennsylvania, the Schuylkill River corridor now accommodates walkers, bicyclists, and...
 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
Closures:  Starting Wednesday, May 18, 2022, a portion of the Tammany Trace, starting at the East side of the Lacombe Bayou Drawbridge to Neslo Rd, will be closed for repaving. This project is...
 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 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
The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes 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...
 ID 73.2 mi Asphalt
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
Notice: On April 9, 2020, the East Nishnabotna bridge on the north side of Shenandoah was damaged by a fire. Over 50 feet will have to be completely torn off and rebuilt. There is no through access:...
 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 22 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Woodchips

Top Trail Itineraries

Saint John Valley Heritage Trail

ME - 16.9 miles
Surfaces: Crushed Stone

Fox River Trail (IL)

IL - 44.6 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt,Concrete,Crushed Stone

Gitchi-Gami State Trail

MN - 28.6 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt

Great Northern Historical Trail

MT - 22 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt
Accordion

Withlacoochee State Trail

FL - 46 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt,Boardwalk,Concrete

Caprock Canyons State Park Trailway

TX - 64.2 miles
Surfaces: Ballast

Elroy-Sparta State Trail

WI - 33.8 miles
Surfaces: Crushed Stone

Leelanau Trail

MI - 16.6 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt

Heartland State Trail

MN - 49 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt

Betsie Valley Trail

MI - 22.1 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt,Crushed Stone

Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park

MI - 34 miles
Surfaces: Crushed Stone

Ke Ala Hele Makalae

HI - 7.3 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt,Concrete

Olympic Discovery Trail

WA - 90 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt,Crushed Stone,Dirt

Mesabi Trail

MN - 135 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt,Gravel

Silver Comet Trail

GA - 61.5 miles
Surfaces: Concrete

Hockhocking Adena Bikeway

OH - 22 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt

New Trail Reviews

Great ride! Flat, some shade, some sun. Great views and places to stop along the route. Beaches, food, marinas & coves. A must do!

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Yesterday I rode the Man-O-War Railroad Recreation Trail. It's now 10 miles long, as it runs from a little north of Pine Mountain to Hamilton. There is parking on both ends and in the middle, at the Callaway Gardens Country Store. While it is flat in Pine Mountain and Hamilton, it climbs up or rolls down Pine Mountain most of the time. There are benches and trash cans, on the north end, and paved spots for more, in the future. I will ride this trail again soon.

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Great trail to bike and the sound of the river made it even better!

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Accordion

This trail is just an open drug scene. It’s an embarrassment to the city and shamefully neglected. Felt totally unsafe as a solo female cyclist on here.

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It was a very nice, easy walk. Asphalt path was clean, well kept and wide following a power line right of way. Slight decline one way and incline on the way back. Not strenuous though but I did break a slight sweat. No shade at all. We walked on a cloudy afternoon 5:00 pm 83 degrees and it was nice. If it had been sunny and hotter it would not have been enjoyable at all. Some bug spray would have been good. Had some knats. Saw some bunnies and birds.

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Started in Hendricks - The climb is not bad at all, just long. Make sure you have good gravel tires or MTB and climb is very well worth the rewarding return trip back down with plenty of beautiful scenery. There are two large trees down about the halfway point but plenty of room to dismount and go around. Remember to take lots of water.

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Last minute choice…what a beautiful ride…groomed path in nice condition…highly recommend.

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Beautiful trail through woods and small towns…paved path, some work needed but what a fun day!!!

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Great place for your long run. Good loop, and safe. Even terrain. Great views.

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I basically live on this trail.
I have the main 19+ mile loop essentially memorized at this stage.
I don't actually know this to be one of the absolute, ten best-overall urban trails in the Midwest...but I'd be shocked to learn it somehow was not.

I sometimes enjoy going up the hill, just north of Falls Park, but usually I do what most others are likely going to prefer as well ie. circumnavigating the loop in a clockwise direction.

Be careful when passing underneath the pedestrian bridge at Yankton Trail Park. Visibility at that spot is very poor; slow down!

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We love this trail - it is our “go-to” when we want to get a good ride and enjoy the area. The trail passes through a number of great towns that have wonderful places to stop and eat along the way. We typically park in Spindale, which is about the midpoint of the trail. There is plenty of free parking there and things to see after your ride.

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Would not recommend this trail for biking. Although the scenery is beautiful, you can’t see a lot of it. You spend most of your time looking for car traffic coming both ways.

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This trail is AMAZING!

It's kinda short, and just far enough away to be a little inconvenient, so I took a long time to get out here...and I feel like a fool.

This is an EXCEPTIONALLY beautiful trail. Ordinarily, you'd have to go to a state park to see something this wondrous, and the fact this is an urban trail, kinda just blows me away. The part of Dell Rapids that one can see from the riverside trail, is more-or-less the cosmic epitome of what a picturesque Midwestern small town ought to look like.

If I lived in Dell Rapids, I'd be on this trail like every day.
Highly recommended!

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Some of the complaints about this trail are not entirely invalid...and it should also be noted that not everything needs to be perfect, in order to be worthwhile. Yes, I wish the ashpalt were in somewhat better condition (and I wish it ran all the way to Woodstock.) But the ride is still enjoyable, and worth making. The Casey Jones Trail is the only place on Earth (other than a zoo) where I have seen a soft-shelled turtle.

Google Maps seems to indicate that the ashphalt only runs about halfway to Woodstock, but in my experience, it's a lot more like 3/4ths of the way.

According to the 2020 census, Woodstock only has a population of 110...so you wouldn't really expect there to be cool place like Staci's Bar & Grill, where one can obtain sandwiches & beer. But fortunately, you'd be wrong.

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This is a cool little trail. There's a five dollar park entrance fee, however.

Lake Pahoja seems like maybe more of a pond, but it's a pleaseat ride. Very smooth trail. KInd of a short loop, but you can go around it as many times as you like.

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