Trails with a Trail Type of hiking trail

SlickrockTrail

mountain bike trail in red rocks

This is the world-famous Slickrock Trail near Moab, Utah. This 12.7 mile loop twists and rolls through Navajo sandstone to a breathtaking view over the Colorado River. The Slickrock Trail is rated high technical difficulty and high aerobic requirement. But many MANY “not-very-good” bikers ride this trail, with a few short hikes over the tough …

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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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Rock Creek Trail – Lafayette to Broomfield

yellow fall colors from Rock Creek Trail in Louisville

Like an international secret agent, the Rock Creek Trail has many different names. In one spot it’s the Cradleboard Trail, in another it’s the Mary Miller Trail and … well the other names are top secret, but you get the idea. But also like a secret agent, the trail has some secret connections. For example …

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Guadalupe Mountains Loop Trail

Frijole Trail, Foothills Trail, Smith Springs Trail

This is the place to climb the tallest peak in Texas. But this particular trail journey is not up to the top of any peak. It’s a nice 6.3 mile double loop trail that traverses mountains, crawls through deserts and explores lush, cool springs. Although this particular trail guide is called “Guadalupe Mountains Loop Trail” …

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Capulin Volcano Crater Rim Trail

volcano rim asphalt trail on Capulin Volcano Crater Rim

Ghost Towns & Trail Runs Whichever way you look from the Crater Rim Trail, you’ll enjoy stunning views of a volcanic crater and of spectacular New Mexico scenery. But before you visit Capulin Volcano National Monument, I recommend a quick tour of nearby Folsom Village. Imagine a ghost town with some of its ghosts still …

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