Trails with a Use of road biking

Stowe Recreation Path

This paved, 5.5 mile path starts in the center of the Village of Stowe, VT and meanders towards Mount Mansfield. The path runs next to the West Branch River and Mountain Road (Route 100).  The path is used by walkers, bicyclists, runners, Trikke riders and rollerbladers in the warm months, and cross-country skiers and snowshoers in …

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Virgin River Trail

Southwestern utah trail

Even though the St. George area is well known for its wonderful mountain bike trails, it also has some fantastic trail options for smooth-surfaced trails. One of the original St. George multi-use trails is the Virgin River Trail that follows its namesake river as it cuts through the heart of town. The Virgin River Trail …

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Platte River Trail – North Section

inline skater on colorado's platte river trail north section

Eventually the Platte River Trail will become part of the Colorado Front Range Trail that will extend all the way through Colorado from Wyoming down to New Mexico.

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Golden Arvada Loop Trail

trail bridge over clear creek in colorado

Start this Colorado loop trail in Prospect Park where there is plenty of parking, restrooms & shelter. Although this loop is mostly on trails it includes some road biking and can all be done with a road bike, mountain bike or hybrid bike. It is also possible to ride a larger loop with more trail …

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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

hikers on Michigan's sleeping bear heritage trail

After the Cherry Festival, I checked out a freshly paved trail, the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail (SBHT). It was a good ride with very smooth pavement the entire way, and scenic for most of it. Of course the best part is that it goes right up to the dune climb at Sleeping Bear, where I …

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Fox River Trail

A popular Illinois rail-trail, the Fox River Trail is dotted with small towns and many opportunities to visit local cafes, bike shops and souvenir stores. The trail is rather crowded on weekends and even gets pretty steady use on weekdays. Despite the heavy traffic, bird-viewing opportunities abound including frequent sitings of eagles, woodpeckers & herons. …

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