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Bermuda's Railway Trail
One of the best ways to explore Bermuda is along the Railway Trail. The last train has long since departed, leaving the route of the Bermuda’s former railroad to walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
The railway, affectionately known as ‘Old Rattle and Shake’, began its short existence in 1931 and, per mile, was the most expensive railway ever built. An economic disaster, it was closed in 1948 and the rolling stock shipped off to British Guiana.
Info: URL: http://www.bermuda4u.com/Attractions/bermuda_attractions_railway_trail.html (Added: 2-Aug-2004)
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California - Bizz Johnson Trail
The Bizz Johnson Trail winds along the Susan River following the old Fernley and Lassen Branch Line of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Built in 1914 to service the Red River Lumber Company in Westwood the railroad shut down in 1956. (The 6 miles closest to Susanville are the most scenic.) The trail winds 25.4 miles from Susanville to Mason Station.
Info: URL: http://www.ca.blm.gov/eaglelake/bizztrail.html (Added: 12-Aug-2000)
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Canada - Ontario Rail Trails
A wonderful new type of recreational amenity is appearing on the Ontario landscape. Railroads have been abandoning
unprofitable lines and wise communities and citizens groups are turning them into linear parks for bicycling, hiking, and other
recreational uses. This web site reports on the best ones in the Province of Ontario.
Info: URL: http://webhome.idirect.com/~brown/index.html (Added: 3-Jul-2000)
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Cycling the Kettle Valley Railway
Hard core mountain bikers may scoff at the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR), an abandoned railway bed that winds through south central British Columbia between Midway and Hope. It is after all a typical railway bed with grades that never exceed 2.2 %. But even the most radical mountain biker will grip the handle bars a little tighter crossing trestles hanging precariously on the sides of Myra Canyon. With countless trestles and tunnels, and environs ranging from cool mountain forests to Canada's only pocket desert the 600 km route offers an endless diversity of experiences.
Info: URL: http://www.planet.eon.net/~dan/kvr.html (Added: 6-Jan-2002)
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Florida - Gen. James A. Van Fleet State Trail
The Gen. James A. Van Fleet State Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. This rail-trail is one of Florida’s most rural. It runs through the Green Swamp, the headwaters for some of Florida’s most canoed rivers, the Withlacoochee (South), Hillsborough, and Peace.
Info: URL: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/westcentral/trails/general_james.htm (Added: 16-Sep-2004)
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Florida - Nature Coast State Trail
Traversing Florida's beautiful Nature Coast region, this trail provides an excellent opportunity to experience the Sunshine State "off the beaten path." The trail consists of two primary alignments built along abandoned rail lines that intersect at Wilcox Junction, connecting the communities of Cross City, Trenton, Fanning Springs and Chiefland. Among the trail's highlights is a historic train trestle that allows trail goers to cross over the Suwannee River near Old Town.
Info: URL: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/north/trails/nature_coast_trail.htm (Added: 29-Aug-2005)
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Florida - Pinellas Trail
Pinellas Trails, Inc. is a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation which supports the Trail and related activities.
The Fred E. Marquis Pinellas Trail is a linear park and recreation trail currently extending from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs. The Trail, created along an abandoned railroad corridor, provides a unique, protected greenspace for walking, jogging, skating, and biking. The County's Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for the Trail's maintenance and operating costs.
Info: URL: http://www.pinellastrails.org/ (Added: 26-Apr-2005)
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Florida - Save the Old Seven Mile Bridge
The remaining Florida Keys Overseas Highway and Flagler Railroad Bridges, completed in 1912 were listed on the National Registry on August 3, 2004, which includes all 23 Bridges and is an important aspect of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Project, bringing National recognition and prestige to our community.
The rehabilitation of the Flagler Railroad Bridges and the 2 mile segment of the old 7 Mile span to Pigeon Key, will ensure the survival of these monuments of the Florida Key's Rich Railroad and Cultural History. Rehabilitating the old 7 Mile Bridge, which is the only means of access to Historic Pigeon Key, is part of the "Community Vision" that will preserve the Historical Bridge as a part of a Scenic Multi-use Recreational Greenway that permits various forms of outdoor exercise, as well as sightseeing, fishing, kayaking, and spectacular sunsets and scenic views. The Old Seven Mile Bridge was once considered the “Eighth Wonder of the World”.
Info: URL: http://www.savetheoldsevenmilebridge.com/ (Added: 8-Jan-2007)
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Florida - West Orange Trail
Just a few miles from metropolitan Orlando and Walt Disney World, the West Orange Trail is a central Florida attraction of a different sort. This world-class rail-trail, which travels through the communities of Winter Garden and Apopka, offers a rewarding experience and excellent facilities for the visitor.
Info: URL: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/eastcentral/trails/west_orange.htm (Added: 6-Jan-2005)
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Gainesville-Waldo Road Greenway
This nicely landscaped trail follows a former rail corridor through residential and industrial areas in southeast Gainesville. It connects to the Gainesville-Depot Avenue Trail at its southern end, allowing for an extended trail experience. These trails are part of a growing network that will ultimately provide access to the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail State Park via the Gainesville-Downtown Connector.
Info: URL: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/north/trails/gaines_waldo.htm (Added: 28-Feb-2006)
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Idaho - Route of the Hiawatha
This portion of the Olympian Hiawatha route has been called one of the most breathtaking scenic stretches of railroad in the country. The "crown jewel" of rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails is operated by Lookout Pass Ski Area which is located adjacent to I-90 at the Idaho/Montana state line, 12 miles east of historic Wallace, Idaho. The Hiawatha Trail is open daily thru October 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PDT.
Info: URL: http://www.skilookout.com/hiaw/ (Added: 10-Jul-2006)
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Illinois - Illinois Prairie Path
Illinois Prairie Path is a 55-mile-long biking, hiking, jogging, equestrian, and nature trail in Cook, DuPage and
Kane Counties. The trail follows the right-of-way of the former Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway, an
electric line which carried commuters and freight between Chicago and the western suburbs as far as the towns along the Fox
River from Elgin to Aurora. The CA&E suspended commuter operations in 1957 and freight operations in 1959. The
right-of-way was finally abandoned in 1961.
Info: URL: http://www.ipp.org/ (Added: 12-Aug-2000)
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Indiana - Hoosier Rails-to-Trails Council
The Hoosier Rails-to-Trails Council is a state-wide, non-profit, citizens rail-trail advocacy and assistance group. Over 3,000 miles of abandoned rail corridors traverse Indiana’s picturesque farms, fields, forests, rivers, and towns, each still carrying a piece of our heritage wherever they lead. The HRTC seeks to preserve these priceless links to history, nature, recreation, local identity, and to each other by educating communities about the benefits of trails, advocating public policies which promote trails, providing technical assistance for specific projects, and enjoying the trails with whatever time is left over!
Info: URL: http://www.indianatrails.org/ (Added: 7-Sep-2001)
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Kansas - Prairie Spirit Rail-Trail
The "Friends of the Prairie Spirit" welcome you to the first major rail-trail development in the state of Kansas. The Prairie Spirit Rail Trail offers biking and hiking enthusiasts, runners, bird watchers and nature lovers a new Kansas outdoor adventure. From Ottawa to Welda, the Prairie Spirit Trail is currently more than 33 miles. Kansas' first rail-trail meanders through golden prairies, quiet woodlands, beautiful lakeside scenery, and travels through charmingly inviting communities. Upon completion the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail will span from Ottawa to Iola and total more than 50 miles. The trail is operated under the management of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
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