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Great American Rail-Trail
__NOTOC__ The Great American Rail-Trail is a cross-country rail trail in the United States. The trail will run between Washington D.C. in the east and the state of Washington in the west. The planned trail is already more than 53% complete, with over 2,000 completed miles on the ground. The trail runs through 12 states and the District of Columbia, and will be within of 50 million Americans. The work is being facilitated by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. The Great American Rail-Trail is composed of over 150 existing multi-use trails with about 90 gaps to be filled. The project was launched in May 2019. Route The trail overlaps several long distance rail trails for part or all of their route. From west to east, they include: * Olympic Discovery Trail, Washington *Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, Washington *Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, Idaho *Olympian Trail, Montana *Headwaters Trail System, Montana *Casper Rail Trail, Wyoming *Cowboy Trail, Nebraska * Cedar Valley Trail, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Trail
A rail trail is a shared-use path on railway right of way. Rail trails are typically constructed after a railway has been abandoned and the track has been removed, but may also share the right of way with active railways, light rail, or streetcars ( rails with trails), or with disused track. As shared-use paths, rail trails are primarily for non-motorized traffic including pedestrians, bicycles, horseback riders, skaters, and cross-country skiers, although snowmobiles and ATVs may be allowed. The characteristics of abandoned railways—gentle grades, well-engineered rights of way and structures (bridges and tunnels), and passage through historical areas—lend themselves to rail trails and account for their popularity. Many rail trails are long-distance trails, while some shorter rail trails are known as greenways or linear parks. Rail trails around the world Americas Bermuda The Bermuda Railway ceased to operate as such when the only carrier to exist in Bermuda folded in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trails
A trail, also known as a path or track, is an unpaved lane or small road usually passing through a natural area. In the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, a path or footpath is the preferred term for a pedestrian or hiking trail. The term is also applied in North America to routes along rivers, and sometimes to highways. In the US, the term was historically used for a route into or through wild territory used by explorers and migrants (e.g. the Oregon Trail). In the United States, "trace" is a synonym for trail, as in Natchez Trace. Some trails are dedicated only for walking, cycling, horse riding, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, but not more than one use; others, as in the case of a bridleway in the UK, are multi-use and can be used by walkers, cyclists and equestrians alike. There are also unpaved trails used by dirt bikes and other off-road vehicles, and in some places, like the Alps, trails are used for moving cattle and other livestock. Usage In Au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Trails Of The United States
National may refer to: Common uses * Nation or country ** Nationality – a ''national'' is a person who is subject to a nation, regardless of whether the person has full rights as a citizen Places in the United States * National, Maryland, census-designated place * National, Nevada, ghost town * National, Utah, ghost town * National, West Virginia, unincorporated community Commerce * National (brand), a brand name of electronic goods from Panasonic * National Benzole (or simply known as National), former petrol station chain in the UK, merged with BP * National Car Rental, an American rental car company * National Energy Systems, a former name of Eco Marine Power * National Entertainment Commission, a former name of the Media Rating Council * National Motor Vehicle Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 1900-1924 * National Supermarkets, a defunct American grocery store chain * National String Instrument Corporation, a guitar company formed to manufacture the first resonator g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katy Trail State Park
The Katy Trail State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Missouri that contains the Katy Trail, the country's longest recreational rail trail. It runs , largely along the northern bank of the Missouri River, in the right-of-way of the former Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset, it serves hikers, joggers, and cyclists. Its hard, flat surface is of "limestone pug" (crushed limestone). The nickname "Katy" comes from the phonetic pronunciation of "KT", a short form of the railroad's abbreviated name, MKT. Sections of the Katy are also part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the American Discovery Trail. History Conversion of right-of-way to a trail was made possible by the National Trails System Act of 1968. In 1982, the city of Columbia opened the MKT Trail on an abandoned spur of the Katy as one of the first rails-to-trails pilot projects in the United States. On October 4, 1986, floodwater from the Missouri River ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empire State Trail
The Empire State Trail is a multi-use trail in New York State that was proposed by Governor Andrew Cuomo in January 2017 and completed in December 2020. The trail runs from Manhattan north to the Canadian border in Rouses Point near the northern tip of Lake Champlain, and also from Buffalo to Albany. At , it is the longest multi-use trail in the United States. The trail includes pre-existing trail segments, which retain their existing identity but are now co-signed as a segment of the Empire State Trail. The trail also links to other regional bicycling and hiking trails such as the Appalachian Trail, the Adirondack and Catskill Parks, the Great Lakes Seaway Trail, the Genesee Valley Greenway, and others. A segment near its southernmost part, on the Hudson River Greenway in Manhattan, is concurrent with the East Coast Greenway. The trail is used for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and in some areas snowmobiling. Completing the trail required 40 construction p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Coast Greenway
The East Coast Greenway is a pedestrian and bicycle route between Maine and Florida along the East Coast of the United States. In 2020, the Greenway received over 50 million visits. The nonprofit East Coast Greenway Alliance was created in 1991. Its goal is for the entire route to use off-road, shared-use paths; , over of the route (35%) meets this criteria. History In 1991, a group of cyclists and long-distance trail enthusiasts met in New York City and formed a national non-profit organization, the East Coast Greenway Alliance (ECGA), to plan and promote a greenway linking existing and planned trails into a contiguous "spine route" between Atlantic coast cities. In summer 1992, the ECGA sent nine cyclists from Boston, New York City, Vermont, and Washington, D.C., on a 30-day "exploratory" cycle tour. In 1993, tours went along the route to explore options and promote the idea of the greenway. In 1994, the first promotional tour took place from Maine to Washington, D.C. "E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Longest Cross-country Trails
Here is a list of the longest hiking trails in the world from longest to shortest. Trails over 1,500 kilometres in length *Trans Canada Trail – In Canada, this trail extends to around from coast to coast and is still in need of completion. *American Discovery Trail – Extends from coast to coast in the USA, the longer Southern route is long. * Grand Italian Trail – This trail is around through Italy. *Continental Divide Trail – USA about * Hokkaidō Nature Trail – In Japan, this trail is about long. * Tōhoku Nature Trail – A trail in Japan about long. *Pacific Crest Trail – Extends from Mexico to Canada, through California, Oregon and Washington. * Chubu Hokuriku Nature Trail – In Japan, about long. *Great American Rail-Trail - A cross country rail-trail in the United States. *Appalachian Trail – This trail is around stretching throughout most of the east coastal United States. * Kinki Nature Trail – In Japan, about long. * Greater Patagonian Trail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Wildlife Trails (United States)
State may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Literature * ''State Magazine'', a monthly magazine published by the U.S. Department of State * ''The State'' (newspaper), a daily newspaper in Columbia, South Carolina, United States * ''Our State'', a monthly magazine published in North Carolina and formerly called ''The State'' * The State (Larry Niven), a fictional future government in three novels by Larry Niven Music Groups and labels * States Records, an American record label * The State (band), Australian band previously known as the Cutters Albums * ''State'' (album), a 2013 album by Todd Rundgren * ''States'' (album), a 2013 album by the Paper Kites * ''States'', a 1991 album by Klinik * ''The State'' (album), a 1999 album by Nickelback Television * ''The State'' (American TV series), 1993 * ''The State'' (British TV series), 2017 Other * The State (comedy troupe), an American comedy troupe Law and politics * State (polity), a centralized political organizat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Rail Trails
This is a list of rail trails around the world longer than 0.1 miles (160 metres). Rail trails are former railway lines that have been converted to paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. Most are multiuse trails offering at least pedestrians and cyclists recreational access and right-of-way to the routes. Asia * Parts of , Johor Bahru (Malaysia)-Tanjong Pagar (Singapore) KTM railway, known as the Green Corridor * Parts of , Thailand-Burma Death Railway Israel * The Jerusalem Railway Park South Korea * Parts of Old Jungang line ( Paldang- Yangpyeong) Taiwan * Dongfeng Bicycle Green Way * Hou-Fong bike path * Tanya Shen Green Bikeway * Taolin Bikeway Europe Austria A more complete reference can be found at www.bahntrassenradeln.de. Lower Austria * Dampfross und Drahtesel on the former :de:Stammersdorfer Lokalbahn * :de:Traisentalradweg on the former :de:Leobersdorfer Bahn Upper Austria * Reich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long-distance Trails In The United States
This is a list of notable long-distance trails in the United States, with a minimum length of 30 miles. See also * National Trails System * National Millennium Trail project – 16 long-distance trails selected in 2000 as visionary trails that reflect defining aspects America's history and culture * Triple Crown of Hiking - term for completing the three major trails (Pacific Crest, Appalachian, Continental Divide) * List of long-distance footpaths * State wildlife trails (United States) * European long-distance paths The European long-distance paths (alternatively, abbreviated as E-paths) are a network of long-distance footpaths that traverse Europe. While most long-distance footpaths in Europe are located in just one country or region, each of these numbered ... References {{reflist, 30em External links American TrailsAmerican Long Distance Hiking Association- WestAppalachian Long Distance Hikers AssociationAppalachian Trail ConservancyBuckeye Trail AssociationHike a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Long-distance Footpaths
This is a list of some long-distance footpaths used for walking and hiking. Africa Namibia * Fish River Canyon: route in the ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park South Africa * Otter Trail: section of the Garden Route along the Cape coast * Drakensberg Grand Traverse: rugged trek in KwaZulu-Natal Egypt *Sinai Trail: a thru-hike from Nuweiba to Mount Catherine Asia Bangladesh *Jhiri Path: ascent of Keokradong, one of the highest mountains in Bangladesh. Bhutan * Snowman Trek: trek through high passes near the border with Tibe Hong Kong *Hong Kong Trail: across Hong Kong Island * Lantau Trail: on Lantau Island *Wilson Trail: from Stanley, Hong Kong Island to Nam Chung, New Territories *MacLehose Trail: from Sai Kung to Tuen Mun Georgia * Transcaucasian Trail: of trail over Georgia and Armenia India * Great Lakes Trek: , Himalayan trek, from Sonamarg to Naranag. * The Dang: , The route follows the path of thKing of the Dangs from his residence to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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