Trails with a Use of horseback riding

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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Spokane Centennial Trail

Spokane Centennial trail winds through pine forests

The Spokane Centennial Trail begins at the Idaho/Washington border and continues for 39 miles to Nine Mile Falls northwest of Spokane, Washington. In addition to  beautiful rural scenery, the heart of the trail passes right through the city of Spokane with its beautiful Riverfront Park, Gonzaga University, raging waterfall, delicious restaurant selections, and even a …

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Trinity River Trail

Trail crosses Trinity River in Fort Worth Texas.

It’s nice to have options. And the Trinity River Trail System gives you many. You can start your journey from the center of the city or you can start from way out in Gateway Park. You can bike, hike, inline skate, walk your dog, or ride your Trikke. You can hang out in the city …

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Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway

bright orange berries overhang mineral wells trail

Immerse yourself in the history, wildlife, and countryside of Texas as you make your way from Mineral Wells to Weatherford on this 20 mile trail through time. (This description also appears in the Everytrail Guide, both written by Kevin Purdy) When it’s freezing cold up north, this trail makes a nice winter-time escape. If you …

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Great Allegheny Passage Trail

Trail etiquette for group rides

The Great Allegheny Passage trail is also known as the GAP. By combining the GAP with the C & O Canal Towpath trail, you’ll have almost 320 miles of trail… one way! It’s a long haul, no matter which direction you go. Before I rode the two trails, I had numerous people tell me that …

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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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