rail-trail
Converted railway path
A rail-trail is a recreational path built on a former railroad corridor.
When rail lines are abandoned, the graded route—often flat and scenic—converts well to trails for walking, cycling, and sometimes horseback riding.
The old B&O line is now a popular rail-trail connecting three towns.
Altered in form or purpose
- corridorEnclosed connecting walkway
- abandonedLeft behind completely
- right-of-wayLegal passage entitlement
- repurposedConverted to new use
trackbed · gravel · paved · crushed stone · trestle · bridge · tunnel · mile marker
Riding on two wheels
- walkingLocomotion on foot
- joggingSlow-paced locomotion exercise
- rollerbladingLocomotion on wheeled boots
- dog-walkingExercising a canine outdoors
accessible · flat · scenic · family-friendly · birdwatching · photography · commuting · horseback
Railway pulling machine
- depotVehicle storage facility
- stationFixed stopping point
- industrialOf factories and production
- coalCombustible sedimentary rock
mining · logging · freight · passenger · caboose · steam engine · historic marker · preservation
Covered with trees
- ruralOf the countryside
- farmlandAgricultural terrain
- wetlandWaterlogged land ecosystem
- riversideArea bordering a stream
meadow · wildflowers · wildlife · countryside · pastoral · small-town · historic · scenic overlook
Unpaid willing participant
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- conservancyLand protection organization
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
fundraising · stewardship · local · economic development · tourism · connectivity · neighborhood · town
converted
Altered in form or purpose
- corridorEnclosed connecting walkway
- abandonedLeft behind completely
- right-of-wayLegal passage entitlement
repurposed · trackbed · gravel · paved · crushed stone · trestle · bridge · tunnel · mile marker · grade
cycling
Riding on two wheels
- walkingLocomotion on foot
- joggingSlow-paced locomotion exercise
- rollerbladingLocomotion on wheeled boots
dog-walking · accessible · flat · scenic · family-friendly · birdwatching · photography · commuting · horseback · cross-country skiing
locomotive
Railway pulling machine
- depotVehicle storage facility
- stationFixed stopping point
- industrialOf factories and production
coal · mining · logging · freight · passenger · caboose · steam engine · historic marker · preservation · restoration
wooded
Covered with trees
riverside · meadow · wildflowers · wildlife · countryside · pastoral · small-town · historic · scenic overlook · watershed
volunteer
Unpaid willing participant
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- conservancyLand protection organization
nonprofit · fundraising · stewardship · local · economic development · tourism · connectivity · neighborhood · town · revitalization
- greenwaysgreenway, linear park, multi-use path, shared path, greenbelt
rail-trailbackcountry trail
Remote path through wilderness
hiking trail · mountain trail · greenway · nature trail · footpath
trail, rail, railroad, railing, railway, trailer, trailing, trails, trailblazer