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!!

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  4. Recreational Trail Funding in Danger — 8 comments
  5. Why is it called a "Bike Scheme?" — 8 comments

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May 21 2014

City of Trails?

German City to Eliminate Roads Imagine a world without cars? If you’re having trouble with that, let’s scale it back to a city without cars. Hamburg, Germany has ambitious plans to replace roads with greenways and gradually eliminate the need for automobiles within 20 years. It’s already in my calendar to visit there when it’s …

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May 19 2014

Trail Comments Working Already

Trail information on Trailsnet.com

New Directions To Trailhead Thanks to Larry, an astute Trailsnet user, the new comments option located directly below each trail information area is being put to good use. Actually Larry sent an email about some potential misdirections on one of the Trailsnet trail listings for the Hawthorne Trail in Florida. Larry pointed out that the …

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May 18 2014

New Trail Post Features for Active Travel & Trail Travel

active travel & trail travel information

New Trail Submission Features on Trailsnet.com What makes Trailsnet unique? We are one of the only trail websites that cater to active travelers and trail travel. As promised in yesterday’s post, today we’ll take at some of the new features on the Trailsnet Add a New Trail page. These new trail submission features are unique, …

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May 17 2014

Add a Trail to Trailsnet.com

new form for adding trails to Trailsnet.com

New Add-a-Trail Feature Debuts on Trailsnet.com Finally, after months in the making, the new Add-a-Trail format is up and running on Trailsnet, and it’s fantastic. Old features have been improved and new features have been added. These new trail features make Trailsnet a truly unique trail website and one of the best trail-finding websites on …

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May 08 2014

Do Bicycle Helmets Make Us Safer?

bicycle helmet safety

Are Bike Helmets Safe? Thanks to Caley for forwarding me an article entitled Why It Makes Sense to Bike Without a Helmet. It is from Howie Chong’s blog and makes a good argument that bicycle helmets may actually make bike riders less safe. It cites interesting studies and makes a good case for biking without …

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Apr 11 2014

America’s Best Bikepacking Trails

Colorado Trail mountain bike route

Top Trails in USA for Bikepacking             Spring is here and with the arrival of spring many people are already beginning to look forward to summer and all of the vacations, adventures, and travels that will take place. If you’re an outdoors person, chances are you’ve already begun planning outdoor trips. My favorite activity is …

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