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A trail or footpath is a pedestrian road mainly used for recreational walking, but often also for bicycling, cross-country skiing or other activities. Some trails are off-limits to everyone other than hikers, and few trails allow motorized vehicles.
Trail types and use
Walking trails
Trail use has become very popular for a wide variety of users. Some trails are designated as nature trails, and are used by people learning about the natural world. Many trails are designated day trails, meaning that they are generally used by people out for a short hike, less than a day. Some trails are designated backpacking trails, or long-distance trails, and are used by both day hikers and by backpackers. Some of the trails are over a thousand miles (1,500 km) long and may be hiked in sections by backpackers, or completed in one trip by dedicated hikers. Some trails are specifically used by other outdoor enthusiasts to gain access to another feature, such as good climbing sites. Many runners also favor running on trails rather than pavement, as giving a more vigorous work-out and better developing agility skills, as well as providing a more pleasant exercise environment. See trail running.Vehicular and equestrian trails
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@CenterdinKC Really like Overland Park Arboretum. Peace and quietness on hiking trails there
markvanbaale (Mark Van Baale) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:59:22 -0000
@CenterdinKC Really like Overland Park Arboretum. Peace and quietness on hiking trails there
Oregon-California Trails Association - Nonprofit organization devoted to preserving and enjoying the history of the trails of the westward expansion used by 19th century pioneers. Site includes listings of trail sites, graves, maps, and facts; trail stories; and information about modern treks, publications, genealogy, and other activities.
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Smoky Hill Trail History - Brief history of the Smoky Hill Trail.
Southwest Explorations - A study of the historical expeditions that opened Arizona and the American west.
Meta Description: [ A study of the historical exploring expeditions that opened Arizona and the American West. ]
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The Beckwourth Trail - Provides a history of the discovery and use of the trail found by the African-American explorer and trader James Beckwourth in 1850.
The Overland Trail - Information on The Overland Trail, established in 1862 by Ben Holladay, it went from Julesburg, CO to Ham's Fork, WY.
Utah Crossroads Chapter - Oregon-California Trails Association - Organization dedicated to preserving, studying, and marking the historic trails in Utah and other Western states, including the California Trail, Old Spanish Trail and Mormon Pioneer Trail.
Web de Anza - Provides visitors with documents and multimedia resources covering Juan Bautista de Anza's two overland expeditions from the Sonoran Desert to northern California.
Meta Description: [ Web de Anza provides students and scholars with primary source documents and multimedia resources covering Juan Bautista de Anza's two overland expeditions from the Sonoran desert to northern California, leading to the colonization of San Francisco in 1776. ]
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