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A 3Km (9483 ft) path doesn’t seem that long by western standards considering that the Great Allegheny Passage and the C & O Canal Trail combined are nearly 320 miles. But what China’s Shifou Mountain Footpath lacks in distance, it makes up for in height, engineering and awe-inspiring views. But don’t take my word for …
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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/04/20/china-footpath-both-scary-and-marvelous/
The New Zealand Cycle Trail is also called the Nga Haerenga and is actually a series of many trails throughout New Zealand. In all, there are 20 trails that comprise the New Zealand Cycle Track. The bike trails are in various stages of development: 4 are currently completely open and ready for bike riding from …
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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/04/16/otago-central-rail-trail-is-part-of-the-new-zealand-cycle-trail/
Once described as the finest walk in the world, the Milford Track is one of New Zealand’s most popular walks, with approximately 14000 people completing the Milford track each year. This website aims to be a comprehensive information resource on the Milford Track, letting you have all in the information you need in one …
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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/04/15/milford-track-all-the-information-you-could-want-about-milford-and-the-milford-track/
Trikke Carving Vehicles Trikke carving vehicles (Trikkes) are the brain-child of Gildo Bileski and may be the ultimate full-body workout for trail lovers. Trikkes are powered by a combination of leg, hip and arm power and are usually seen swaying down the trail in a back-and-forth motion like a trout swimming upstream. The tri- in …
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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/04/14/trikke-personal-transportation-vehicle-trikke-trails/
Trailsnet now has an “about” page. So for those of you who were wondering, here’s what trailsnet is all about: What is trailsnet? Trailsnet is a website for active travelers and trail lovers. Trailsnet provides information about both self-guided and hosted active travel opportunities worldwide. Trailsnet is a network of trails on the internet. Trailsnet …
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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/04/13/trail-travel-everything-else-you-wanted-to-learn-about-trailsnet/
I felt like a Hell’s Angel sitting on my low-slung, bad-boy Harley. I looked like a dork. (See 4th picture on carousel for proof.) I didn’t care. The bike I rode was a recumbent, and I probably didn’t ever exceed twenty mph. But that’s okay. The weather was perfect; the trail was incredible. According to …
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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/04/12/silver-comet-trail-in-georgia-2/
