Spanning 240 miles, the Katy Trail is the longest developed rail-trail in the country, offering stunning views of the Missouri River and picturesque countryside.
2. Great Allegheny Passage, Pennsylvania and Maryland
This 150-mile trail connects Pittsburgh, PA, to Cumberland, MD, passing through charming towns, historic sites, and the beautiful Allegheny Mountains.
3. Cape Cod Rail Trail, Massachusetts
Stretching 22 miles through Cape Cod, this trail winds past cranberry bogs, pine forests, and sandy beaches, providing a quintessential New England biking experience.
4. Mickelson Trail, South Dakota
Traverse 109 miles of the Black Hills on this trail, passing through old railroad tunnels, over trestle bridges, and enjoying panoramic views of the rugged landscape.
5. Virginia Creeper Trail, Virginia
This 34-mile trail descends from Whitetop Station to Abingdon, offering riders a journey through lush forests, rolling farmland, and the Appalachian Mountains.
6. Paul Bunyan State Trail, Minnesota
At 120 miles long, this trail is a cyclist's dream, passing through northern Minnesota's lakes, forests, and charming small towns.
7. Silver Comet Trail, Georgia
Running 61.5 miles from Smyrna to the Alabama state line, this trail offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, including historic sites and peaceful countryside.
8. Elroy-Sparta State Trail, Wisconsin
Known as the first rail-trail in the United States, this 32-mile trail passes through three old railroad tunnels and scenic farmland in the Driftless Region.
9. Banks-Vernonia State Trail, Oregon
Spanning 21 miles through Oregon's Coast Range, this trail takes riders past lush forests, wooden trestle bridges, and the charming town of Vernonia.
10. Tammany Trace, Louisiana
Stretching 31 miles from Covington to Slidell, this trail winds through the scenic Northshore region, offering views of bayous, wetlands, and charming Louisiana towns.
