Tanglefoot Trail, New Albany MS

New Albany MS

Parking: off I-22 (US 78)

Pilot at exit 65

Could be short-term parking at the Walmart on exit 61

Access:

Access is dicey. I have cycled down the shoulder of the interstate, it is only a mile. The neighborhoods have small roads, no sidewalk, but very little traffic. A safer (though hilly) route would be to take Hwy 15 north out of the Pilot, turn left onto Ridgeland (just past the interstate) and follow it around to Hillcrest Drive. Go back over the highway and turn right on Pebblewood Drive. It winds around to Central, take a right and look for the trail to your left. It would be about 1.4 miles to the trail using this route.

Trail Name:

Tanglefoot Trail

Connects to:

The Park Along the River Tallahatchie Trail

Length: 45 miles

Width: 96”

Surface: Asphalt

Elevation: 361'

Grade: Rail Trail, gentle grade

Facilities: Rest rooms, benches, historical markers

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes.

Microbrewery: Did not see one

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes, well-maintained!

Safe Neighborhood: Yes.

Stuff to See and Do

A coffee shop is just off trail in New Albany. The park has a frisbee golf course.

Excruciating Detail:

http://alltrails.com/trail/us/mississippi/tanglefoot-trail--3?ref=search

http://www.traillink.com/trail/tanglefoot-trail.aspx

North Platte NE

Truckstop Running Review

North Platte NE

Parking: off I-80

Flying J or Loves exit 179

Where to run:

The road just south of the Flying J curves to the north then goes to a nice park, the Veteren's Memorial Park. Take caution on the road, it has no sidewalk, just a grassy shoulder. There is a trail around the park's lake, and some trails along the canal. A good 5-mile loop is to go south on the canal trail, then east on State Farm Rd, then north on Newberry Road. Newberry has good sidewalks, and it is the safest, though most boring, run to go up and back down the sidewalks. Hwy 83 also has a new pedestrian bridge over the Platte River, and the town has some parks and good sidewalks.

Dedicated cycling trails run along Buffalo Bill Ave, and Willow Street, going north from State Farm.

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes.

Microbrewery: Not sure.

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes.

Safe Neighborhood: Yes.

Stuff to See and Do

Veteran's Park, Cody Park, a railroad museum

Additional truck parking at the Walmart, north on HWY 83, on the right, just past the river.

Excruciating Detail:

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.104479,-100.7464175,14z?hl=en

http://www.ci.north-platte.ne.us/city-of-north-platte-map/

Truckee River Greenbelt, Sparks NV, I-80 Exits 19 & 20

Sparks NV

Parking: off I-80

TA, exit 19, Petro exit 20

Access:

From the street just north of the TA, go east to where road dead-ends at the park.

From the Petro, you can see the trail just past the field to the south.

Trail Name:

Truckee River Greenbelt

Sparks Marina Trail

Length: 2 miles around the lake

Width: 96”

Surface: Asphalt

Elevation: 4,430'

Grade: Gentle grade

Facilities: Rest rooms, benches, no-leash dog park on the water,

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes, check out Grimaldi's Pizza in the mall

Microbrewery: Yes, downtown

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes

Safe Neighborhood: Yes, but use caution at night

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.cityofsparks.us/residents/parks-and-facilities/sparks-marina

Yakima Greenway, Yakima WA, I-82 Exit 36

Yakima WA

Parking: off I-82

Gearjammer Travel Plaza, exit 36

Access:

From the Truckstop, go south on the road (careful, no sidewalks) to the traffic circle. Cross under the interstate and look for the trail-head straight across. The town has bike/runner-friendly sidewalks/lanes if you want to go one way on the trails and back via the roads to see town.

Trail Name:

Yakima Greenway

Connects to:

Planned connection to rail-trail that goes down the valley.

Length: 10 miles

Width: 96”

Surface: Asphalt on the Greenway, Some crushed gravel around the birding lakes.

Elevation: 1,066'

Grade: Gentle grade

Facilities: Rest rooms

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes, downtown

Microbrewery: Yes, downtown

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes

Safe Neighborhood?: Yes

Watch for: Some bald eagle nest in the area

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.traillink.com/trail/yakima-greenway.aspx

Junction Trail, Menomonie WI, I-94 exit 41

Menomonie WI

Menomonie WI

Parking: off I-94 exit 41

Walmart on north side of interstate

Access:

Walmart, go east or west on Cedar Falls Rd, then south on Wilson or J Road, then the opposite direction on Pine Ave

Trail Name:

Junction Trail

Connects to:

Red Cedar State Trail ($4.00 fee)

Length: 3 miles

Width: 96”

Surface: Asphalt

Elevation: 860'

Grade: Moderate near lake

Facilities: Rest rooms, historical/informational markers

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes

Microbrewery: Yes

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes

Safe Neighborhood: Yes, mid-western friendly

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.menomoniechamber.org/visitors-and-tourism/things-to-do/

http://www.traillink.com/trail/red-cedar-state-trail.aspx

Riverfront Park, Billings MT, I-90 exit 447

Billings MT

Billings MT

Parking: off I-90. Go North off exit, turn right at traffic signal

Cabelas 12 spots, signs say “No overnight”

Sams Club east curb of lot

Burger King (overnight OK)

Access:

Go west on King Street, and south on S-416 over the interstate. Entrance to park is about 1.5 miles from the parking. The park is on the east of S-416, the Audubon Conservation Area is on the west side. Cross via the trail along the Yellowstone River. Nice loop around Norm Island.

Trail Name:

Riverfront Park

Montana Audubon Conservation Area

Length: 8+ miles

Width: Varies, some asphalt, mostly crushed gravel or dirt

Surface: Some asphalt, mostly crushed gravel or dirt

Elevation: 3,126'

Facilities: Rest rooms, shelters

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes, fast food

Microbrewery: No

Pets: Yes, unleashed areas on both sides.

Cycling: Yes. Hybrids OK on gravel portion

Safe Neighborhood?: Yes

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.billingsparks.org/park/riverfront/

http://www.mtacec.org/

Lovelock NV, I-80

Lovelock NV

Parking: off I-80

Golden Gate Truck Stop, exit 106 east

McDonald's, exit 106 west

Access:

From the truck stop, or McDonald's there is a park south on Amherst/Franklin Ave with exercise stations, picnic areas, and access to wide streets, and great historical markers all through town. Just west of I-80

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes, downtown

Microbrewery: No

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes, streets are wide and bike-friendly

Safe Neighborhood: Yes

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.cityoflovelock.com/

Little Calumet River Levee Trail, Gary IN, I-80

Gary IN

Parking: off I-80

Loves, and TA, Exit 9

Access:

Just north of the Petro and Loves

Trail Name:

Little Calumet River Levee Trail

Connects to:

Connection not complete yet, using streets you can access the Erie-Lackawanna Rail-Trail

Length: Broken, streets connect the parts. Approximately 6 miles

Width: Varies, at least 4'

Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

Elevation: 607'

Grade: Levee trail, gentle grade

Facilities: none

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes

Microbrewery: Yes

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes, use caution. Road crossing are very busy

Safe Neighborhood: Urban area. Daylight is best.

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.indianatrails.com/content/little-calumet-river-levee-trail

Western Reserve Greenway, Austinburg OH, I-90

Austinburg OH

Parking: off I-90

Pilot Travel Center, Exit 223

Flying J, Exit 223

Access:

Go south from the truck stops on Center Road, turn left on Clay and look for the trail going over the road on a bridge. There is a cutoff to the right before you reach the bridge. Or you could continue down Center Road about a mile, turn left on SR 307 and look for the large trail-head.

Trail Name:

Western Reserve Greenway

Connects to:

Length: 43 miles

Width: 96”

Surface: Asphalt, some roadbase

Elevation: 807'

Grade: Rail-Trail, gentle grade

Facilities: Rest rooms, historical/informational markers

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes, downtown

Microbrewery: ?

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes

Safe Neighborhood: Yes

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.ashtabulacountymetroparks.org/trail.htm

http://www.traillink.com/trail/western-reserve-greenway.aspx

Mill Creek Metropark Bike Trail, Austintown, OH, I-80 Exit 223

Austintown OH

Parking: off I-80

Pilot Travel Center, Exit 223

TA, Exit 223

Access:

From the Pilot, go north from the truck stop, take the first left look for the path crossing the road. No sidewalks though. Safer access is by going around the fence, just west of the truck parking, south side of the fence. Cut through the tree line and the path is right there.

Trail Name:

Mill Creek Metroparks Bikeway

Connects to:

Planned to be a part of The Great Ohio Lake-to-River Greenway

Length: 11 miles

Width: 96” +

Surface: Asphalt

Elevation: 1,129'

Grade: Rail-Trail, gentle grade

Facilities: Rest rooms, exercise stations, historical/informational markers

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes

Microbrewery: Yes

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes

Safe Neighborhood: Yes

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.millcreekmetroparks.org/visit/places/metroparks-bikeway/

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.125331,-80.7701817,1153m/data=!3m1!1e3!5m1!1e3?hl=en

Sherman Pass, WY, I-80 exit 323

Sherman Pass WY

Parking: off I-80

Rest Area near Lincoln Monument

Exit 323

Access:

From the Rest Area, go east along Happy Jack Road, the dirt road just north of the truck parking, (be careful of the footing over the cattle-guard) see the trail-head about a third of a mile on the left. Once you know where the trails are, you could cut across the field to an opening in the wooden prairie fence.

Check at the rest area building for excellent trail maps. A map is a good idea, the network can be confusing.

Trail Name:

Headquarters National Recreation Trail &

Pole Mountain/Aspen Trails.

Length: As much as you can stand.

Width: Single track and double track

Surface: Mostly dirt, some crushed gravel

Elevation: 8640' The highest point on I-80

Facilities: Rest rooms, information center

Run Rating

Restaurants: No

Microbrewery: No

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes, well-known mountain biking area

Safe Neighborhood: Yes, but watch for moose on the trail.

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.goin2wyo.com/Points-Of-Interest-Southern-Wyoming/pole-mountain-recreation-map.pdf

http://www.uwyo.edu/rec/outdoor-program/_files/docs/pedal-house-trailmap-hj-and-ved.pdf

Evanston WY, I-80

Evanston WY

Parking: off I-80

Pilot Travel Center, Exit 6

Flying J, Exit 3

Walmart, Exit 5 (overnight OK)

Access:

From the Pilot, go south from the truck stop, sidewalks are good, go under the interstate and look for the first right after the exit ramp. The trail is just past the rest rooms. Go to the right for downtown, left for the state park and buffalo viewing area.

Trail Name:

Bear River State Park Trail &

Bear River Greenway

Length: 6 miles

Width: 96”

Surface: Asphalt on the Greenway, Asphalt for part of State Park, the rest is crushed gravel

Elevation: 6,749'

Facilities: Rest rooms, exercise stations, historical/informational markers

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes, downtown

Microbrewery: Yes, downtown

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes, but short. Hybrids OK on gravel portion

Safe Neighborhood: Yes, but watch for moose on the trail. Rare bear sightings

Excruciating Detail:

http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/Site/SiteInfo.aspx?siteID=1

http://www.evanstonwy.org/index.aspx?NID=461