Trails with a Surface of dirt

Little Thompson Overlook Trail

mountain biker on Colorado trail

This trail is part of the Rabbit Mountain Trail System east of Lyons, Colorado. Although this particular trail is only a mile long, when combined with the Eagle Wind Loop Trail and the Indian Mesa Trail, it makes for a pretty good workout. Beware, this trail can be deceptively difficult. In addition to a pretty …

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Waterton Canyon Trail – Colorado Trail Section #1

Waterton Canyon trail goes by a dam spillway.

If you have dreams of tackling the famous Colorado Trail, whether you want to do it one section at a time or all at once, this is where you should start. I just rode this section of the trail and loved it. Once past Strontia Dam, the trail gets a bit challenging, but it’s rarely …

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Medicine Bow Trail

bike rider on Wyoming's medicine bow trail

If you’re allergic to moose, then you may want to take your epi-pen on this ride. There is some prime moose territory located on either side of this trail. And while you may see plenty of four-legged critters beside the path, you probably won’t see many of the two-legged variety. We were there on a …

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Coldwater River Nature Trail System

forest trail

North Outlet Trails The North Outlet Channel Recreation Area provides access to the Coldwater River Nature Trail System. This network of trails encompasses two hiking trails (one trail is 3 miles in length and the other is 5 miles in length) and the Big Oak Nature Trail which is a self-guided interpretive trail.  The area …

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Santa Fe Rail Trail

trail under stone railroad bridge

Planes, trains, and automobiles … and bikes (a New Mexico biking odyssey) Before we begin our trail exploration, let’s take a look at a couple southwestern recipes. We’ll start w/ a “Regular Trail Burrito.” Grab a tortilla, slap on some refried beans and chicken. Add a little rice & lettuce and there you have it. …

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Rockingham Recreational Trail

Rockingham trail in New Hampshire

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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