These routes span the country including water-bound trails in Vermont and desert routes in New Mexico.

Rail trails are slowly transforming the way Americans recreate.

In the winter, it’s possible for you to even trail the rail trail on skis.

Bike on the George S. Mickelson Trail, South Dakota

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The route ends in the town of Lamy at the century-old train depot.

This 14.5-mile paved trail is all about enjoying and celebrating the states watery landscape.

The trail itself isthe country’s longest recreational rail trailat a whopping 240 miles.

William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail in Poughkeepsie, New York

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The extensive route traverses along the bank of the Missouri River and follows the footsteps of Lewis and Clark.

The trail cuts through two Virginia counties and ends just past Whitetop Station in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

River view along Paul Bunyan State Trail in Minnesota

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Bicyclist on the Olympic Discover Trail in Washington

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Bike leaning up against rock on the Great Allegheny Passage

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Elroy Sparta State Trail in Wisconsin

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Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail in Utah

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Bicyclist on the Santa Fe Rail Trail, in New York

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East Bay Bike Path on Rhode Island

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Bicyclists on the Island Line Rail Trail in Vermont

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Bridge on the Moab Canyon Pathway in Utah

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Bicyclists on the Katy Trail in Rocheport, Missouri

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Bicyclist on the Greater Yellowstone Trail

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Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop Station in Virginia

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Empire State Trail in New York

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