Kevin

Trailsnet has been your source for trail news and information since 2008. We provide information about hundreds of trails around the world including bike trails, hiking trails, backpacking trails, bikepacking trails, nordic ski trails, snowshoe trails, equestrian trails, long-distance trails and more. We also provide information about trail gear, trail organizations and trail advocacy. In addition to the Trailsnet.com website/blog, you can connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest using the @trailsnet username. We welcome suggestions and questions. Feel free to add your own favorite trails using the 'Add a Trail' link on the top horizontal navigation bar. Happy trails and stay safe!!

Most commented posts

  1. Electric Bikes on Trails — 114 comments
  2. Trail Definition: What is a Trail? — 10 comments
  3. Recreational Trail Funding in Danger — 8 comments
  4. Great trail discussion on topix.com — 8 comments
  5. Why is it called a "Bike Scheme?" — 8 comments

Author's posts

Opportunity to Improve Island Infrastructure

bicycle trail on island

Time to Look at New Island Transportation Ideas Out of adversity comes opportunity. The damage suffered by island communities and entire islands as a result of recent hurricanes has been devastating. As always, our thoughts go out to those island residents who have suffered great losses. However, our thoughts are not enough. The entire world …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2017/09/20/opportunity-improve-island-infrastructure/

Electric Bikes on Trails Update

electric bike on trail

Electric Bikes Becoming Popular on Trails… The Trailsnet blog post entitled Electric Bikes on Trails is still the most commented on post in our decade-long history, and it is in the top-ten most viewed posts of all times. Electric bicycles on trails is a hot topic with Trailsnet viewers, and most of you seem to …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2017/09/13/electric-bikes-trails-update/

Coffee for the Trail

Stoked Stix Coffee review

Stoked Coffee for the Trail Outdoor coffee enthusiasts rejoice!! Now there’s a coffee company that caters to those of us who love drinking smooth coffee in the great outdoors. Stoked Coffee Roasters is headquartered in Hood River, Oregon and provides us with the perfect coffee for those of us who enjoy our caffeine while out …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2017/08/04/coffee-for-the-trail/

Lost Coast Trail, California

Bermuda railway trail

Lost Coast Trail Every once in a while, I find an interesting trail blog post that I’d like to share with Trailsnet subscribers. I hope you enjoy this post about the Lost Coast Trail. UPDATE – King Range National Conservation Area: As of January 9th, 2017, all permits for backcountry camping within the wilderness area …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2017/06/16/lost-coast-trail-california/

Should Pedal-Assist E-Bikes Be Allowed on Paved Trails?

Please take our latest Trailsnet Twitter poll to let us know what you think of electric bicycles on paved or cement trails. Do you think pedal-assist (class 1) electric bikes should be allowed on paved/concrete bike paths? — trailsnet (@trailsnet) April 28, 2017

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2017/04/28/pedal-assist-electric-bikes-allowed-paved-trail/

Are Trails Necessary?

hiking trail on Bermuda

Do We Really Need Trails? This trail blog post is in response to a post on the Great Plains Trail website titled Are Long Distance Trails Necessary? It’s a good question, and the blog post already covers the more existential issue of “what do you consider necessary.?” But I’d like to approach the same topic from …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2017/04/23/are-trails-necessary/