These rails-to-trails, as they are known, offer gentle grades of usually no more than 2%, and surfaces that often are paved or finely crushed limestone, so they are family friendly and keep folks off busy roads.
These rails-to-trails, as they are known, offer gentle grades of usually no more than 2%, and surfaces that often are paved or finely crushed limestone, so they are family friendly and keep folks off busy roads. Adding to the fun, many rail-trails feature repurposed railroad trestles with breathtaking views, long tunnels through mountains and small towns along the way that embrace their rail history as well as the bikers and hikers who use the trails.