What it’s crucial that you know about railbiking, the newest adventure travel trend.

Metal wheels provide stability, and pedals stretch out ahead, recumbent bike-style.

He currently runs 13 bikes and fields thousands of reservations months in advance.

The railbiking track going over water

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Its easy to see why.

Railbiking is a low-impact form of exercise, appropriate for people of all ages and abilities.

Quiet and peaceful, it features beautiful terrain and is nonpolluting.

A couple on the railbiking track

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At our halfway point, we emerged into farmland with epic views ofMount Hood.

Our guide used this time to turn the bikes for our (fortunately) downhill journey home.

Get up close and personal with blue herons, ospreys, river otters, and deer.

A man railbiking though a forest of trees

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And during a 50-minute stop, enjoy a picnic or hike through the redwood forest.

The sunset tour sheds a different kind of light on this area known as a top honeymoon destination.

Daytime tours are popular for views of the Mojave Desert and River Mountains.

The railbiking track going through two trains

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But theres something for everyone with sunrise, fireside, and twilight tours filling the schedule.

All of the railbikes seat four, so bring the whole family.

Most have maximum weight limitations and age restrictions, so be sure to visit their websites for specifics.

And make your reservations early, as spots tend to sell out fast.