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 multi-purpose trails. Pennsylvania is blessed with over two hundred of them, covering over 2,200 miles. Some of the best in the entire country lie in the Commonwealth.

These trails are usually well graded and you can often pick a gradual, downhill-sloping direction to travel. They are a perfect fit for parents pulling a trailer or for riders who cannot physically handle hills.

The easiest way to experience a rail trail (if one isn’t close to home), is find a hotel or other lodging located right along the trail. Most trails have websites that list places to stay. However, some of the more established

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