rail trail
Repurposed locomotive corridor
A rail trail is a recreational path built on a former railroad corridor.
When rail lines are abandoned, the cleared right-of-way—typically flat and gently graded—converts well to hiking, biking, and walking trails.
Rail trails often pass through scenic areas and connect towns along the old route: We biked twelve miles on the rail trail.
- greenwayConserved trail corridor
- linear parkElongated recreational corridor
- footpathRoute for pedestrians
- trestleBraced structural support frame
- pathwayDesignated route for travel
bike path · whistle stop · wildlife corridor · corridor · right-of-way · cycling · public access · hike · paved · bicycle · walking · tracks · hiking · bridge · gravel · bikeway · scenic · cycling route
- trailshiking paths, path, footpath, walking path, forest path
- greenwaysgreenway, linear park, multi-use path, shared path, greenbelt
- running placestrack, treadmill, running track, indoor track, outdoor track
- scenic roadsPacific Coast Highway, scenic overlook, vista point, coastal drive, scenic route
- urban walksneighborhood tour, riverwalk, boardwalk, downtown loop, architecture tour
- walking pathsfootpaths, park path, nature walks, lakeside path, boardwalk
rail trailfreight line
Railway for hauling goods
passenger rail · commuter rail · light rail · subway line · trolley line
rail trailrailroad
Permanent track for trains
railway · train line · highway · freeway · motorway
train, trail, rail, railroad, railing, railway, trailer, rails, trailing