Blog Archive

Eagle Wind Trail

mountain bike rider on Eagle Wind Trail in Colorado

Eagle Wind Trail is a loop trail in the Rabbit Mountain Open Space near the Colorado towns of Boulder, Lyons, & Longmont. It is easily accessed off of highway 66 just east of Lyons, CO. It is a moderately difficult trail with the easier Indian Mesa Trail nearby. One of the nice aspects of the …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/trails/eagle-wind-trail/

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 …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/trails/indian-mesa-trail/

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 …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/trails/little-thompson-overlook-trail/

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Chelmsford

The Bruce Freeman Rail trail currently goes through the communities of Lowell, Chelmsford, and Westford for 6.8 miles. Additional phases will be coming soon through Westford, Acton, Carlisle, Concord, and Sudbury (13.1 miles). The trail is open to bikes, joggers, walkers, and cross country skiiers.  The trail is shady and fairly flat. it is perfect …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/trails/bruce-freeman-rail-trail-chelmsford/

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 …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/trails/ohio-erie-canal-towpath-trail/

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 …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/trails/waterton-canyon-trail-colorado-trail-section-1/