Trails with a Surface of dirt

Santa Fe Rail Trail

trail under stone railroad bridge

Planes, trains, and automobiles … and bikes (a New Mexico biking odyssey) Before we begin our trail exploration, let’s take a look at a couple southwestern recipes. We’ll start w/ a “Regular Trail Burrito.” Grab a tortilla, slap on some refried beans and chicken. Add a little rice & lettuce and there you have it. …

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Rockingham Recreational Trail

Rockingham trail in New Hampshire

For active travelers, the Rockingham Recreational Trail is probably the most readily available of the New Hampshire rail trails. Due to its proximity to Manchester, New Hampshire’s largest town (and airport), the trail is a cinch to access. Once you get to Manchester, the trail is not quite so easy to find, but if you …

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Northern Rail Trail

New Hampshire's Northern Rail Trail skirts a blue pond

You wouldn’t dream of touring the Louvre in a Lexus, the Prado in a Porsche, or the Vatican in a Volvo. Yet that’s how thousands of people view the New England fall foliage… strapped in a car, hurtling down the highway, craning their necks to get an occasional glimpse of rainbow colored trees. There’s a …

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Cheshire Rail Trail

Cheshire Rail Trail view of river from stone bridge

Cheshire Rail Trail can be used as a hiking trail, horseback riding trail, snowmobile trail, cross-country ski trail, bike trail, or even a dogsled trail. It screams, “Classic New England” rail-trail. The Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland is named after Cheshire County New England. The Cheshire Rail Trail is named after Cheshire County in …

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Ashuelot Rail Trail

Ashuelot Rail Trail in Keene, New Hampshire

Ashuelot Rail Trail is a popular recreational trail located in southwestern New Hampshire. The trail spans 21 miles from Keene to Hinsdale and follows the path of the former Ashuelot Branch of the Boston and Maine Railroad. The trail is open to a variety of non-motorized uses including hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. Along the …

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Kootenai River Trail

mountain bike rider on trail

It is my understanding that this trail has been greatly improved since I took this picture last year. I’m told they’ve raised the surface in water-prone areas, added gravel, and put culverts under the trail at some of the creek crossings. Even so, this trail is best for hiking, but a mountain bike would easily …

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