Trails with a Surface of gravel

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

This trail keeps getting better each day. Over the years, they have connected bits and pieces of trail until it runs all the way from Hamden up to the Connecticut/Massachusetts border and beyond. The best part about this trail is that it’s suitable for all levels of riders and hikers. Unfortunately, some sections of it …

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Mickelson Trail

Mickelson Trail tunnel in south dakota

The George S. Mickelson Trail is the best way to see the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is one of the longest rail trails in America and can be used all throughout the year by hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country skiers and equestrians. In September 2012, Trailsnet is offering the Mickelson Trail Trek Tour. We …

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Apache Railroad Multi-Use Trail

The Apache Trail was once the route of an old logging railroad. That later became a tourist railroad and now we have a wonderful mountain biking trail. The best access to this trail is found at Big Lake Railroad Cove on the southwest side of the lake off  Forest Road 249E located near Big Cienega …

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Trail Around Boulder

mountain bike trail

Loop Trail Around Boulder, Colorado Boulder Area Trails Coalition (BATCO) has proposed a complete loop trail around the city of Boulder, Colorado. Most portions of the trail will be a multi-use trail, but the bike trail portion of the Trail Around Boulder (TAB) has a “Bike Connection” route on the southwestern trail section. The map …

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Indian Mesa Trail

bike rider on gravel trail

Indian Mesa Trail is  part of the Rabbit Mountain Trails complex just east of Lyons, Colorado. It’s easy to find just off of highway 66 on the north side of the road. There is a Rabbit Mountain sign visible whether you are driving from Lyons or Longmont. The Indian Mesa Trail is more of a …

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Ohio Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Established in 1989, Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition is a private, non-profit organization working on the development of the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway. The Coalition provides educational programs, events and publications about the Heritage Canalway while developing strong working relationships with partners to preserve and interpret the natural, historical and recreational resources throughout …

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