Apple picking, crisp air and multicolored foliage. There’s something about autumn that warms our hearts as much as crackling fires warm our toes. Before winter's long nights and blankets of snow, embrace everything this transitional season has to offer. Here are 10 rail-trails across the United States that embody the sheer beauty of autumn.
The 26-mile Catskill Scenic Trail stretches from Bloomville to Roxbury, New York, winding through the Catskill Mountains, a farming valley, small towns and the Delaware River. The route is primarily agricultural, with turkeys and beavers spotted along the way. The trail offers several places to relax and even a few spots to cut from the path for refreshments or to browse local bookstores. The open fields and farmland lined with trees present a breathtaking view of the autumn foliage, complete with cows and horses meandering in the distance.
Ready for adventure? Here you’ll find some of the longest rail-trails in the country that will make for an epic bike ride of 100 miles or more...
Rail-trails, many of them traversing the darkest portions of our country, make ideal places to see the stars as you pedal your way through changing landscapes.
Whether hiking or biking, trails offer so many rewarding views. One of the most special natural sights that can take a traveler’s breath away is a waterfall.
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