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
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  3. Recreational Trail Funding in Danger — 8 comments
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Dec 30 2010

Trails Network Blog Optimized for Mobile Devices

Now you can access thetrailsnet blog on yourcell phone. If you’ve ever tried to access the trailsnet blog on your mobile phone, it probably took up a lot of real estate on that little screen. Well now, the trails network blog can be viewed in a much more appropriate format for mobile phones & other …

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Dec 28 2010

If it’s not mountain biking, and it’s not road biking, then…?

Here is the bike trail version of the famous, “Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Clause…” letter. I recently received an email from a gentleman who had this question for me: Subject: bike trailsDon’t quite understand what your problem is with naming of routes.I ride mountain bikes, whether part of my route goes on to …

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Dec 27 2010

A Revolutionary New Way to Learn How to Ride a Bike Without Training Wheels

Check out the Gyrobike / Gyrowheel. I think I’m going to have more children just so I can teach them to ride a bike using this cool equipment:

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Dec 27 2010

The Making of a Rail Trail

How does a rail trail get built? I recently read an article from the Salem News (I love their witch-on-a-broom logo.) about building the Danvers Rail Trail which would run from Peabody to Wenham. Now I know nothing about Peabody, except that I once wrestled a guy from Montana whose last name was Peabody. But …

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Dec 26 2010

6 Tips for Choosing a Hiking Trail

If you’re thinking about getting into hiking, whether as a hobby, as part of a health plan, or just because you’ve got too much time on your hands, (I can’t relate to that, but…) the hiking & trails website has a list of tips to help you choose the trail that best suits your needs: Get …

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Dec 25 2010

American Trails Needs Your Help

Whether you donate out of Christmas spirit or to get a 2010 tax break, a donation to American Trails will go a long way toward a lasting legacy of family fun, environmental assistance, & healthy habits. Oh, and one more thing, with your donation, you get a Trail Tales book that just happened to adorn …

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