Category: trail information

Electric Bike Trail Etiquette

helmet for bike trail

Trail Etiquette: E-Bikes As electric bikes become increasingly durable, lighter in weight, and more powerful, they are becoming a popular form of transportation. Thanks to e-bike kits, riders have the chance to cross greater distances than ever before. While this is great for commuting to work and avoiding traffic, many riders are taking their e-bikes …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2017/12/01/electric-bike-trail-etiquette/

Opportunity to Improve Island Infrastructure

bicycle trail on island

Time to Look at New Island Transportation Ideas Out of adversity comes opportunity. The damage suffered by island communities and entire islands as a result of recent hurricanes has been devastating. As always, our thoughts go out to those island residents who have suffered great losses. However, our thoughts are not enough. The entire world …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2017/09/20/opportunity-improve-island-infrastructure/

Coffee for the Trail

Stoked Stix Coffee review

Stoked Coffee for the Trail Outdoor coffee enthusiasts rejoice!! Now there’s a coffee company that caters to those of us who love drinking smooth coffee in the great outdoors. Stoked Coffee Roasters is headquartered in Hood River, Oregon and provides us with the perfect coffee for those of us who enjoy our caffeine while out …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2017/08/04/coffee-for-the-trail/

Lost Coast Trail, California

Bermuda railway trail

Lost Coast Trail Every once in a while, I find an interesting trail blog post that I’d like to share with Trailsnet subscribers. I hope you enjoy this post about the Lost Coast Trail. UPDATE – King Range National Conservation Area: As of January 9th, 2017, all permits for backcountry camping within the wilderness area …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2017/06/16/lost-coast-trail-california/

Are Trails Necessary?

hiking trail on Bermuda

Do We Really Need Trails? This trail blog post is in response to a post on the Great Plains Trail website titled Are Long Distance Trails Necessary? It’s a good question, and the blog post already covers the more existential issue of “what do you consider necessary.?” But I’d like to approach the same topic from …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2017/04/23/are-trails-necessary/

Shoes For Trail Running

Choosing Your Shoes For Trail Running Trail running is a very enjoyable activity that both beginner and advanced runners can easily participate in. It really doesn’t need a whole lot of preparation to do. All you need is the willingness to run the trails and of course, the right gear.  When I say gear, what …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2016/12/19/shoes-for-trail-running/