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Multiple Use Paths and Bike Trail Weather

weather forecast in newspaper looks perfect for bike trail riding

We are having ideal trail weather this week. So of course I went on a mountain bike ride. And it truly was a mountain bike ride. It was in the mountains; I could see the mountains, and it was on a mountain bike trail. But those of you who have read this blog know where …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/03/28/multiple-use-paths-and-bike-trail-weather/

Mountain Bike Trails vs. Rail Trails

mountain biker near snowy patch in single-track bike trail

I returned to my mountain biking roots yesterday and joined a group of 14 mountain bikers for a Sunday trail outing yesterday. As always, it was a lot of fun; getting out on the trail, any trail, always feels good. We rode the Waterton Canyon trail, southwest of Denver, Colorado. In addition to being a …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/03/26/mountain-bike-trails-vs-rail-trails/

Chief Ladiga Trail in Alabama

Chief Ladiga Trail sign hangs above trail where Silver Comet Trail & Chief Ladiga Trail meet

First, so you don’t make the same mistake I did, Chief Ladiga is pronounced with a long i like in tiger. However you decide to pronounce it, you need to ride this trail. It is 33 miles of easy ridin’, smooth-sailin’, soul-soothin’ fun. If you combine it with Georgia’s Silver Comet Trail, (the two trails …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/03/25/chief-ladiga-trail-in-alabama-2/

Mount Vernon Bicycle Trail in Washington D.C.

bike trail meanders past blooming flowers

Washington D.C. bike trails are fantastic, and the Mount Vernon bike Trail is the best of them all. Technically it is a Virginia Trail rather than a District of Coumbia trail, but let’s not get technical. The Mount Vernon Trail is a sweet rail for a whole host of reasons: 1. Just cross the Potomac …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/03/19/mount-vernon-bicycle-trail-in-washington-d-c/

Mississippi Forest Trail

Thanks to Larry from Mississippi for submitting the Coldwater River Nature Trail. In addition to the description below, he sent a beautiful trail picture and a link to the Desoto Greenway. Trailsnet really appreciates all trail submissions. Please join Larry in contributing to our network of trails on the internet. Coldwater River Nature Trail System …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/03/17/mississippi-forest-trail/

Rockingham Recreational Trail in New Hampshire is this Week’s Featured Trail

new hampshire rail trail going over scenic bridge

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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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/03/15/rockingham-recreational-trail-in-new-hampshire-is-this-weeks-featured-trail/