Apr 20 2012
Shifou Mountain Footpath in China
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 it. If a picture paints a thousand words, then this video must be good for at least a million.
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/04/20/china-footpath-both-scary-and-marvelous/
Apr 16 2012
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:
The New Zealand Cycle Trail offers bike trails for everyone including cycling trails with varying grade levels:
Twelve of the New Zealand cycle tracks are considered easy.One of the most famous cycle tracks in New Zealand is complete and makes a great bike ride for all levels of riders. Named after the original railway line, built between 1891 and 1907, the Otago Central Rail Trail, New Zealand’s original ‘Great Ride’, was first opened to the public in 2000.
Steeped in history, the rail-trail offers a 150 kilometre scenic and historic journey into the Central Otago heartland. This is big sky country where cyclists will traverse ever-changing mountainous, dry and rocky landscapes, high country sheep stations, spectacular river gorges, tunnels, viaducts and more.
There are over 20 townships located on and off the trail to explore… (Read more by visiting the link below.)
via Otago Central Rail Trail | Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail.
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/04/16/otago-central-rail-trail-is-part-of-the-new-zealand-cycle-trail/
Apr 15 2012
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 place. We cover the walk itself, the history of the track, where it’s actually located and you’ll also find some photos taken by people on the walk.
via Milford Track. All the information you could want about Milford and the Milford Track.
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/
Apr 14 2012
Trikke Trail
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 Trikke stands for the number three and that number is very important. Trikkes have three wheels, three extensions, and are accelerated in three stages. The first stage uses mostly the brute force of your arms, the second stage incorporates more of the entire body and the third stages adds rhythm and momentum into the process. There are even three cardinal rules for operating a Trikke: 1.) Know your terrain. (trails baby) 2.) Rhythm is king. 3.) Protect your momentum.
Trikkes can either be purchased online or from a certified local Trikke dealer. Whenever possible, it is best to purchase your Trikke from a certified dealer and/or, better yet, a certified Trikke Trainer. Trikkes are an absolute blast for riding on trails, but there’s a bit of a learning curve when you first start to use them. It is best to have a certified Trikke trainer show you the proper way to operate a Trikke for maximum fun, safety and efficiency.
Visit the Trikke website to get an idea of the different models of Trikke available. In addition to the various sizes and colors of the regular Trikkes, you also have the option of purchasing a hybrid Trikke that can be electrically powered in addition to body powered. Of course you should be familiar with the rules of your local trails in regards to riding ahybrid Trikke (Pon-e). For a list of Trikke trails, check out the links in the next section (below).
Trikke on Trail
Trikkes can easily be used on roads or on trails. But, due to the side-to-side motion needed for propelling them, trails provide the safest option for recreational Trikking. The best Trikke trails are usually asphalt trails or concrete trails and often have a gentle grade of less than 2%. Rail-trails often make the best Trikking trails. Some examples of excellent Trikke trails include Georgia’s Silver Comet Trail, Virginia’s Mount Vernon Trail, Colorado’s Platte River Trail andCalifornia’s Huntington Beach Trail.
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/04/14/trikke-personal-transportation-vehicle-trikke-trails/
Apr 13 2012
Trailsnet now has an “about” page. So for those of you who were wondering, here’s what trailsnet is all about:
▪ bike trails ▪ kayak trails ▪ hiking trails ▪ canoe trails ▪ underwater (scuba & snorkel) trails ▪ rail-trails ▪ canal trails ▪ urban trails ▪ connector trails ▪ mountain bike trails ▪ backpacking trails ▪ historical trails ▪ scenic trails ▪ park trails ▪ county trails ▪ inline skating trails ▪ paved trails ▪ cement trails ▪ dirt trails ▪ gravel trails ▪ Trikke trails ▪ International trails ▪ Island trails ▪ Trekking trails ▪ handicap accessible trails ▪ snowshoeing trails ▪ nordic ski trails
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/04/13/trail-travel-everything-else-you-wanted-to-learn-about-trailsnet/
Apr 12 2012
Tunnel on Georgia's Silver Comet Rail Trail
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 the literature, The Silver Comet is the longest paved trail in the U.S.
It is the ideal trail for a recumbent bike or just about any other bike for that matter.
I started my ride on a Thursday. I started in Smyrna, Georgia where I rented a recumbent bike. There were a few people on the trail, but the population diminished rapidly as I headed west.
There’s absolutely no chance of getting lost on this trail. Not only is it extremely wide and mostly concrete, but it is also well marked. For the first portion of the trail, there is a (mostly) separate path for equestrians, but I only saw a couple horseback riders…
Read more about the Silver Comet Trail in Georgia and the Chief Ladiga Trail in Alabama on trailsnet.com.
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/04/12/silver-comet-trail-in-georgia-2/