Trails with a Use of horseback riding

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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Northern Rail Trail

New Hampshire's Northern Rail Trail skirts a blue pond

You wouldn’t dream of touring the Louvre in a Lexus, the Prado in a Porsche, or the Vatican in a Volvo. Yet that’s how thousands of people view the New England fall foliage… strapped in a car, hurtling down the highway, craning their necks to get an occasional glimpse of rainbow colored trees. There’s a …

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Cheshire Rail Trail

Cheshire Rail Trail view of river from stone bridge

Cheshire Rail Trail can be used as a hiking trail, horseback riding trail, snowmobile trail, cross-country ski trail, bike trail, or even a dogsled trail. It screams, “Classic New England” rail-trail. The Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland is named after Cheshire County New England. The Cheshire Rail Trail is named after Cheshire County in …

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Hawthorne Trail

16 miles long, not counting the side trails to look out areas. From the Hawthorne side it is fairly flat for about the first 6 miles and then some hills, then sink holes !  For trikkers, a good challenge! Probably the most natural scenic trail in Florida. Here is a link to the FL trail …

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Gen. James A. Van Fleet State Trail

The Gen. James A. Van Fleet State Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. This rail-trail is one of Florida’s most rural. It runs through the Green Swamp, the headwaters for some of Florida’s most canoed rivers, the Withlacoochee (South), Hillsborough, and Peace. Landscapes include the natural environments …

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River Mountains Loop Trail in Nevada

smooth asphalt loop trail in Nevada

You don’t have to be into gambling to love Las Vegas. Odds are, you’ll be surprised by the quality and diversity of outdoor activities available nearby. One of the newest and most diverse additions to the list of outdoor activities in the Vegas area is the River Mountains Loop. With 34 miles of smooth pavement, …

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