rail-trails
Repurposed track paths
Rail-trails are recreational paths built on abandoned railroad corridors, converting former train routes into trails for walking, cycling, and other non-motorized uses.
The flat grades and gentle curves that accommodated trains make these paths accessible to users of varying fitness levels: We biked the rail-trail from the old depot to the river.
Altered in form or purpose
- abandonedLeft behind completely
- corridorEnclosed connecting walkway
- pavedCovered with hard surface
- gravelLoose small rock fragments
bridges · trestles · tunnels · right-of-way · easement · signage · benches · kiosks
Traveling by pedal
- walkingLocomotion on foot
- joggingSlow-paced locomotion exercise
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- strollingWalking at ease
rollerblading · dog-walking · leisurely · picnicking · birdwatching · photography · commuting · skating
Maintaining something's condition
- greenwayConserved trail corridor
- conservancyLand protection organization
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- environmentalOf natural surroundings
restoration · stewardship · advocacy · volunteers · donation · membership · protected · easement
Inherited cultural legacy
- depotVehicle storage facility
- stationFixed stopping point
- locomotivesPowered rail vehicles
- freightGoods being transported
passenger · industrial · mining · logging · defunct · abandoned · interpretation · nostalgia
State of being linked
- neighborhoodResidential area nearby
- accessRight to enter
- localOf this area
- tourismLeisure travel sector
safety · pedestrian · linkage · downtown · revitalization · gathering · events · equity
converted
Altered in form or purpose
gravel · bridges · trestles · tunnels · right-of-way · easement · signage · benches · kiosks · parking
biking
Traveling by pedal
strolling · rollerblading · dog-walking · leisurely · picnicking · birdwatching · photography · commuting · skating · running
preservation
Maintaining something's condition
- greenwayConserved trail corridor
- conservancyLand protection organization
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
environmental · restoration · stewardship · advocacy · volunteers · donation · membership · protected · easement · nonprofit
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
- depotVehicle storage facility
- stationFixed stopping point
- locomotivesPowered rail vehicles
freight · passenger · industrial · mining · logging · defunct · abandoned · interpretation · nostalgia · artifacts
connectivity
State of being linked
- neighborhoodResidential area nearby
- accessRight to enter
- localOf this area
tourism · safety · pedestrian · linkage · downtown · revitalization · gathering · events · equity · mobility
- bike touringbike tour, panniers, bikepacking, touring bikes, touring bike
rail-trailspassenger rail
Train service for travelers
wilderness trails · hiking paths · greenways · game trails · bike paths
rail-trailshighways
Major intercity roads
freeways · motorways · interstates · expressways · roads
train, trail, training, rail, trainer, railroad, railing, railway, trailer