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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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  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

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Ralph Travels

trail through deciduous forest

“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Where’s Waldo?”  – Mrs. Emerson

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/23/ralph-travels/

Trail Definition: What is a Trail?

trail bridge over stream

How many miles of trails are there in the United States? I posed this question to the Trails and Greenways forum on Yahoo Groups. And the ensuing discussion was incredibly informative and eye-opening. The short answer to my question was, “Nobody knows for sure what the total trail mileage in the U.S.” However, I was …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/22/trail-definition-what-is-a-trail/

Plan Your Next Trail Trip With MyCampMate.com

Finding a trail is the easy part. You just visit trailsnet.com trails page and the options are endless. But what about all those other pesky little details like finding lodging or supplies or a restaurant? Now that part is easy too with MyCampMate.com. Thanks to CEO Tyler Campbell and the rest of the MyCampMate staff, …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/21/plan-your-next-trail-trip-with-mycampmate-com/

Bicycle Safety Tips from the Onion & Trailsnet

email your representative about trail funding

Bicycle safety-tips according to the Onion. If you’ve got a sense of humor, you’ll enjoy the tips. If not, please refrain from clicking on the link at the beginning of this blog post. Either way, remember that the tips are offered tongue-in-cheek, so don’t take them too seriously… Bicycle  Tips According to Trailsnet …however, one …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/17/bicycle-safety-tips-from-the-onion-trailsnet/

Support Recreational Trails Program

trail through forest

We are very pleased that Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) has agreed to introduce an amendment to MAP-21 that will continue the RTP as a stand-alone program with its own funding.  The amendment is expected to be introduced this week – so the time for action is now. If this amendment is approved, then the RTP should be …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/13/support_trails/

Recommended Trail: Longleaf Trace Rail Trail

Longleaf Trace bike trail

Longleaf Trace Trail in Southern Mississippi One of the most convenient trailheads in America is that of the Longleaf Trace Trail in Mississippi. Not only is there ample parking at the trailhead, but there is also a great bike rental shop with a variety of bicycle types including recumbents. Trail riders can also find biking …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/13/recommended-trail-longleaf-trace-rail-trail/