Air Line State Park Trail The Air Line State Park Trail winds nearly 55 miles from the northeast corner of Connecticut, where the state borders Massachusetts, down to East Hampton in the heart of the state. The pathway is... CT 54.6 mi Ballast, Dirt, Gravel 132 reviews

American Tobacco Trail The American Tobacco Trail extends uninterrupted from Durham more than 22 miles south through Chatham County to its southern terminus in Wake County. In 2014, a bridge for the trail over Interstate 40... NC 22.2 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone 38 reviews

Atlanta BeltLine (Overview) The Atlanta BeltLine will link more than 40 neighborhoods, multiple public parks, and mass transit stations in a planned 33-mile trail network throughout the city. Rather than the straight line of a... GA 10.9 mi Concrete 3 reviews

Bitterroot Trail The Bitterroot Trail is a paved pathway largely paralleling US 93 between Missoula and Hamilton in Montana's scenic Bitterroot Valley. The trail provides a safe transportation alternative to the busy... MT 51 mi Asphalt, Concrete 10 reviews

Bloomingdale Trail (The 606) The Bloomingdale Trail, part of “The 606” park system, is a 3-mile, elevated rail-trail on Chicago’s northwest side. Built on a former rail line, the trail sits 17 feet above four of the city’s... IL 2.7 mi Asphalt, Concrete 12 reviews

Burke-Gilman Trail Spanning nearly 19 miles between Seattle and Bothell, the Burke-Gilman Trail is as much a thoroughfare for commuting to work and the University of Washington as it is a staple for social recreation... WA 18.8 mi Asphalt 26 reviews

Capital Crescent Trail The 11-mile Capital Crescent Trail follows the former route of the Georgetown Branch rail line of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. It begins in Silver Spring, Maryland, east of the Rock Creek Trestle,... DC, MD 11 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone 24 reviews

Cardinal Greenway The Cardinal Greenway, the longest rail-trail in Indiana, connects Marion, Muncie, Losantville, Richmond and a host of other small towns in rural northeastern Indiana. The trail takes its name from... IN 62 mi Asphalt 60 reviews

Cherry Creek Regional Trail The Cherry Creek Regional Trail is a picturesque 40-mile route that begins in downtown Denver and connects suburban and rural Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, including the communities of Parker,... CO 40 mi Concrete, Gravel 23 reviews

Chicago Lakefront Trail The Chicago Lakefront Trail is aptly named; it spans 19 miles along the shore of Lake Michigan, going right through downtown Chicago and passing many cultural and tourist attractions throughout the... IL 19 mi Asphalt, Concrete 40 reviews

Chief Ladiga Trail In northeast Alabama, the 33-mile Chief Ladiga Trail is a regional playground that passes through welcoming towns and pastoral landscapes. Following a former CSX railroad corridor, the rail-trail is... AL 33 mi Asphalt 91 reviews

Columbia Trail The Columbia Trail has the distinction of being named for a natural gas pipeline that runs beneath it for 15 miles in rural northern New Jersey. The crushed-stone trail rolls along the South Branch of... NJ 15 mi Crushed Stone 116 reviews

Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail The Cowboy Trail, one of the country’s longest rail-trails, stretches 189 miles between the Nebraska towns of Valentine and Norfolk (beginning at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park south of town). When complete, the... NE 203.4 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone 21 reviews

D&L Trail Note: This developing route is not yet fully contiguous; please refer to the interactive maps on the websites in the Related Content section. The D&L Trail runs for more than 140 miles through... PA 142.2 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel 292 reviews

Eastern Trail The 28.9-mile Eastern Trail connects the historic towns along Maine’s southern coast from the woods near Kennebunk to South Portland’s harbor lighthouse. Nearly 22 miles of the route follows off-road... ME 28.9 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Sand 26 reviews

Elroy-Sparta State Trail Utter darkness is as much a part of the scenery along the Elroy-Sparta State Trail as the views of the rolling hills and farmland. That’s because visitors pass through three hand-dug railroad tunnels... WI 33.8 mi Crushed Stone 67 reviews

Farmington River Trail A dozen miles west of Connecticut’s capital of Hartford, the Farmington River Trail forms a 16.5-mile arc that connects to the larger Farmington Canal Heritage Trail on both ends. The rail-trail was... CT 16.5 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone 45 reviews

Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail One of Florida's most popular and unique urban pathways, the Pinellas Trail stretches from St. Petersburg north to Tarpon Springs, and on to the Pasco County line with the opening of a 5-mile section... FL 49.8 mi Asphalt 84 reviews

George S. Mickelson Trail Named in honor of the former South Dakota governor who crusaded for the trail before his death in a plane crash in 1993, the George S. Mickelson Trail runs through the heart of the Black Hills,... SD 109 mi Crushed Stone 70 reviews

Greenbrier River Trail West Virginia's beautiful Greenbrier River Trail is one of America's premier rail-trails and popular with bicyclists, hikers, walkers and cross-country skiers. Most of the trail runs along the... WV 77 mi Gravel 62 reviews

Headwaters Trail System The Headwaters Trail System is a paved network of trails, portions of which run along the former Milwaukee Railroad corridor, through the City of Three Forks to Missouri Headwaters State Park. As its... MT 11.8 mi Asphalt 9 reviews

High Line The High Line trail runs 30 feet above the bustling Manhattan streets and sidewalks below, which for trail lovers makes it an attraction in the same league as the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State... NY 1.5 mi Concrete 11 reviews

High Trestle Trail The High Trestle Trail is one of the most pristine and highly trafficked trails in Iowa—even at night. The trail’s popularity is largely due to its famous 130-foot-tall High Trestle Bridge, which... IA 27.1 mi Asphalt, Concrete 43 reviews

Historic Railroad Trail Just 30 miles from Las Vegas, near Boulder City, the gravel Historic Railroad Trail hugs the hills on the southern shoreline of vast Lake Mead. The rail-trail offers panoramic views of the manmade... NV 3.7 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt 23 reviews

Holmes County Trail Holmes County, located in northeastern Ohio, is the heart of the state’s Amish country. Visitors to this rural enclave will find meandering country roads and bucolic natural areas, as well as the... OH 23.1 mi Asphalt 53 reviews

Hudson River Greenway The Hudson River Greenway (HRG) is one of the most popular places to ride, walk, and jog in New York City. It makes up part of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway loop, the cross-state Empire State... NY 12.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete 22 reviews

Indian Creek Bike/Hike Trail The Indian Creek Bike/Hike Trail links two states, four communities and a multitude of parks along Indian Creek. The trail provides numerous connections to the surrounding areas, making it an... KS, MO 26 mi Asphalt, Concrete 18 reviews

Iron King Trail The Iron King Trail begins in the community of Granville and heads west for an enjoyable 4.1-mile adventure. The trail's western trailhead is just beyond the Point of Rocks junction with Prescott... AZ 4.1 mi Dirt 8 reviews

Junction & Breakwater Trail This beautiful, pine-studded rail-trail winds through Cape Henlopen State Park next to wetlands and farmland, offering a break from the nearby beaches and eclectic shopping areas. The trail runs from... DE 6.4 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone 24 reviews

Katy Trail State Park Advisory: May 2020 - In June 2019, parts of the Katy Trail were flooded. While much has been repaired, please check trail conditions on the Missouri State Parks website before going out to ride as... MO 239.6 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel 88 reviews

Ke Ala Hele Makalae Ke Ala Hele Makalae is Hawaiian for "The Path that Goes by the Coast," and describes this beautiful multi-use path that will eventually follow the eastern shoreline for 17 miles from Nawiliwili to... HI 7.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete 8 reviews

Legacy Trail (KY) The Legacy Trail runs north-south through Lexington among green spaces, neighborhoods and parks. Two highlights of the popular pathway are the Lexington YMCA and Kentucky Horse Park, which features a... KY 12 mi Asphalt 28 reviews

Little Traverse Wheelway Closure notice: As at April 2020, dangerous conditions due to erosion of the trail have necessitated the closure of portions of this trail. Visit the trail manager's website for closure details as... MI 23.7 mi Asphalt 51 reviews

Longleaf Trace Stretching 44 miles northwest from Chain Park, which is nestled along the Leaf River in Hattiesburg, to small-town Prentiss, the Longleaf Trace traverses landscapes that range from the bustling heart... MS 44 mi Asphalt 69 reviews

Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike & Hike Trail At the northern end of the Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike & Hike Trail is the impressive Mammoth Cave. With 390 miles of passages, it's the world's longest cave, more than double the length of its closest... KY 9 mi Gravel 17 reviews

Michael Castle Trail The Michael Castle Trail offers a scenic 12-mile route along the north shore of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal in northern Delaware. The trail is named after the former governor and US... DE 12.4 mi Asphalt 68 reviews

Midtown Greenway (MN) The 5.5-mile Midtown Greenway follows a former railroad corridor through the heart of south Minneapolis, heading due west from the Mississippi River to the neighborhood of West Calhoun in the scenic... MN 5.5 mi Asphalt 13 reviews

Minuteman Commuter Bikeway Many commuters choose the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway for freedom from congested traffic in the northwest Boston suburbs. For others, the 10.1-mile paved trail between Cambridge and Bedford serves as a... MA 10.1 mi Asphalt 41 reviews

Mississippi River Trail (Louisiana) The Mississippi River Trail is a system of disconnected, paved trails on the levees along both banks of the Mississippi River in southern Louisiana. The most popular segment, well-used by locals and... LA 60.8 mi Asphalt 13 reviews

Mon River Trail Morgantown is known as the home of West Virginia University, the inspiration for a Joni Mitchell song and the birthplace of Don Knotts. But it’s also known for its extensive rail-trail system along... WV 23.7 mi Crushed Stone 13 reviews

Monon Trail Railroads helped Indianapolis grow into a transportation hub and manufacturing center beginning in the 1850s. One of those early railways that shaped the city’s future is remembered today along the... IN 27.1 mi Asphalt 43 reviews

MoPac Trail East The MoPac Trail follows the former Missouri Pacific Railroad's Omaha Belt Line (hence "MoPac"). This eastern segment of the rail corridor offers a rural experience, heading east from the outskirts of... NE 21.7 mi Crushed Stone 14 reviews

Neuse River Trail Along the eastern outskirts of Raleigh, the Neuse River Trail follows the river for nearly 30 miles from Falls Lake Dam to the Wake/Johnston County line. There are several river crossings along the... NC 29.8 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete 39 reviews

North Pathway Teton County's North Pathway begins in Jackson and heads north to the Jenny Lake Visitor Center in Grand Teton National Park. The paved pathway offers beautiful views of the iconic Grand Teton... WY 20.3 mi Asphalt 11 reviews

Oak Leaf Trail The Oak Leaf Trail is the jewel in the crown of Milwaukee County’s extensive trail system. The trail meanders for more than 125 miles in and around the city of Milwaukee on a changing terrain of flat... WI 125 mi Asphalt 38 reviews

Oklahoma River Trails The Oklahoma River Trails provide a smooth, level pathway through downtown Oklahoma City free of motorized vehicle crossings. The tree-lined trails follow the north and south banks of their namesake,... OK 13 mi Asphalt 6 reviews

Panhandle Trail The Panhandle Trail offers the most direct and scenic route for self-propelled travel between the Pittsburgh suburbs and West Virginia. Although the trail follows an old railroad grade through the... PA, WV 29.2 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone 53 reviews

Paseo del Bosque Trail While not a rails to trails project this has got to be one of the most wonderful urban trails in America. Originally set aside as part of open land initiative it is certainly one of the best features... NM 16 mi Asphalt 21 reviews

Platte River Trail (WY) The Platte River Trail provides 10 miles of paved pathway through the Wyoming community of Casper. The trail hugs both sides of the North Platte River from Paradise Valley Park on its west end to the... WY 10 mi Concrete 3 reviews

Prescott Peavine National Recreation Trail To say that the connected rail-trails of Prescott are oases in sun-baked, north-central Arizona is no exaggeration. Wherever water touches this arid landscape—and it does along the Peavine and Iron... AZ 6 mi Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt 10 reviews

Route of the Hiawatha Note: Route of the Hiawatha is operated by Lookout Pass Ski Area under a special-use permit of the U.S. Forest Service. Trail users must obtain and display trail passes, which cost $10 for adults and... ID 15 mi Gravel 56 reviews

Santa Ana River Trail The Santa Ana River Trail is a 12-foot wide path following the Santa Ana River, a waterway that is cement-lined through much of Orange County but free flowing in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.... CA 50.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete 41 reviews

Shelby Farms Greenline The first phase of the Shelby Farms Greenline opened in 2010 and helped inspire a new culture of biking and walking in Memphis. About 200,000 people now use the Greenline each year. As of June 2016,... TN 10.6 mi Asphalt 22 reviews

Shining Sea Bikeway The Shining Sea Bikeway follows the route of a former railroad line run by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, which ran service to New York and Boston from 1872 to 1965. After the... MA 10.7 mi Asphalt 52 reviews

Silver Comet Trail The Silver Comet Trail follows the bed of the old Seaboard Air Line. From 1947 to 1969, the shiny Silver Comet passenger train provided luxury service between New York and Birmingham. Today, three... GA 61.5 mi Concrete 96 reviews

Springwater Corridor The Springwater Corridor comprises the southeast segment of the 40-Mile Loop regional trail system encircling the greater Portland area. The origins of the Loop come from a 1904 proposal by visionary... OR 21.5 mi Asphalt 39 reviews

Tammany Trace Situated to the north of New Orleans across Lake Pontchartrain, the Tammany Trace was Louisiana's first rail-trail. The Trace, as it’s known to locals, is so named because it traces across St. Tammany... LA 28.2 mi Asphalt 76 reviews

Tanglefoot Trail The Tanglefoot Trail wanders 43.6 miles through the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. The rail-trail follows the former railroad line once led by... MS 43.6 mi Asphalt 50 reviews

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail follows the coastline of Anchorage along Knik Arm and Cook Inlet. Many rest areas provide scenic views of Anchorage, the surrounding mountain ranges, and tidal inlets.... AK 11 mi Asphalt 6 reviews

Wabash Trace Nature Trail Notice: On April 9, 2020, the East Nishnabotna bridge on the north side of Shenandoah was damaged by a fire. Over 50 feet will have to be completely torn off and rebuilt. There is no through access:... IA 63 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone 29 reviews