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Destination: Southern New Mexico’s Cloud-Climbing Trestle Trail
July 25, 2021

Experience the Cloud-Climbing Trestle Trail, sometimes referred to as the Mexican Canyon Trestle Trail for the landmark feature at its end

Photo by Cindy Barks
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Southern New Mexico’s Cloud-Climbing Trestle Trail Preserves Unique Piece of Railroad History
July 25, 2021

The Cloud-Climbing Trestle Trail is one of a network of trails rooted in the history of the Alamogordo and Sacramento Mountain Railway (A&SM), also known as the Cloud-Climbing Railroad.

The 122-year-old Cloud-Climbing Trestle, also known as the Mexican Canyon Trestle | Photo by Cindy Barks
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Top 10 Trails in Georgia
July 21, 2021

With 200+ miles of open trails in Georgia, explore the South’s preeminent trail state with burgeoning trail networks.

Georgia's Columbus Fall Line Trace | Photo courtesy of Dragonfly Trail Network
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Top Trails in Puerto Rico
July 14, 2021

Although the trail movement is just now putting down roots, here are a handful of trails in Puerto Rico well worth exploring on the island.

Puerto Rico's Tunel de Guajataca | Photo by Jorge Borrelli
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Massachusetts’ Manhan Rail Trail
July 11, 2021

In the 20 years since its construction, Rosemary Laporte has hardly missed a day on the Manhan Rail Trail, a paved 6-mile route across Easthampton in western Massachusetts. Rain or shine, she starts her day around 6 a.m. with a leisurely stroll along the beloved trail. Most days, she walks with a friend.

Massachusetts' Manhan Rail Trail mural | Photo by Wendy Hammerle
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South Carolina’s Three Rivers Greenway
July 07, 2021

While pedaling the completed 19.4 miles of South Carolina’s Three Rivers Greenway, the word “potential” keeps popping up in my mind.

Three Rivers Greenway | Photo by Robert Annis
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Trail Moments | Adapting to the Pandemic: Finding Safe Outdoor Spaces in a Changed World
July 06, 2021

After finding a tandem bike I could use the sky (or at least as far as we were able to drive) has been the limit in exploring rail-trails.

Photo courtesy Marjorie Turner Hollman, graphic by RTC
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Top 10 Trails in Idaho
July 05, 2021

Urban, rural, or a bit on the wild side, Idaho has trails that are as diverse as the state’s topography. Here are a few of our favorites.

Idaho's Route of the Hiawatha | Photo courtesy Kenneth Baker
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Top 10 Trails in Utah
June 27, 2021

In a state known for its “Mighty Five” national parks, it should come as no surprise that the trails in Utah are monumental as well.

Utah's Red Canyon Bicycle Trail | Photo by TrailLink user acewickwire
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Miranda’s #TrailMoments from Along the Great American Rail-Trail
June 16, 2021

We love that Miranda inspires people to feel more connected to the outdoors… and the Great American Rail-Trail.

Miranda Webster | Graphic courtesy RTC
2025 Celebrate Trails Day Lightbox with photo of runners