Trails with a Use of horseback riding

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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Munro Trail

Four seasons resort on Lanai

Getting here is half the fun. My favorite way to enjoy the island of Lanai and the Munro Trail is by following this itinerary: Catch a ferry from Lahaina, Maui to Lanai (bikes are allowed onboard). Once on the island of Lanai, wait for a (4-Seasons) resort shuttle. (You will have to pay for this …

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Sand Creek Greenway Trail

horseback rider on Sand Creek Trail in Colorado

The Sand Creek Trail near Denver, CO is a diamond in the rough. It would definitely be considered an urban trail as it winds its way through industrial areas, oil refineries, and some pretty rough neighborhoods. But here’s a surprise… I like it. First of all, it is those rough characteristics that make this trail …

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Rio Grande Trail

Rio Grande bike trail from Glenwood Springs to Aspen, Colorado

Colorado’s Rio Grande Trail near Aspen The Rio Grande Trail runs from Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Aspen, Colorado. A great weekend trail plan includes an Amtrak train ride through the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains and then a couple days on the Glenwood Canyon Trail and the Rio Grande Trail. You can find information about this …

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Poudre River Trail

cement trail in Greeley, Colorado

This is a wonderful trail, but if you’re interested in riding the entire 20 miles, you may want to avoid it during the first week of July when the Greeley Stampede is in full swing. During the Stampede, the first section of the trail is closed because the trail starts at Island Grove Park in …

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New Santa Fe Regional Trail

A fairly short drive from Denver brings you to the town of Palmer Lake. Palmer Lake was named after General William Jackson Palmer. General Palmer was one of those men who seemed to accomplish more in one year than most people do in a lifetime. His early interest in railroading led him to a long …

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