Rail-biking uses specially designed vehicles that are pedaled along disused railway lines. It’s easy and fun and uses existing tracks for recreation. One writer gave it a try in the Catskills. For ...

Vermont's Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT), the longest in New England, opened in 2023 after facing flood-related setbacks. A user survey revealed most LVRT users are women over 45, with many using ...

These five rail trails offer a stress-free and sustainable way to go on a multiday cycling trip. A bicyclist crosses a bridge in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, one of many towns along the Great Allegheny ...

On a shaded section of the Adirondack rail trail near Lake Clear, a group of about 60 people gathered on Monday, many with their helmets and bikes. DEC interim commissioner Sean Maher stepped up to ...

Enjoy cycling but scared of vehicular traffic? Consider rail trails, a great alternative to biking along busy roads. Rail trails are converted railroad corridors that have been converted to ...

Hand-drawn map of the Adirondack Rail Trail, by Nancy Bernstein. The Adirondack Rail Trail has drawn a steady stream of users since opening up to the public. Mark Hoffschneider rides the Adirondack ...