All aboard the Little Train of the North. PHOTO: VINCE PAQUOT


Riding the Rails


FULL STEAM AHEAD—FAMILY FUN BIKING TRAILS


As one era of transportation comes to a squealing halt, another is leaving the station under full steam. Rail trails—multi-use recreational paths using abandoned railway lines—are ideal for family bicycle rides. Free of traffic worries, rail trails cross a vast breadth of scenery, offering a relaxing excursion into the countryside or an exciting climb through the mountains. Perhaps best of all, you’ll never have to face another hill—most trains can’t handle more than a three per cent grade, compared to the 17 per cent grades you can find on some roads. —Virginia Marshall


30 SUMMER/FALL 2009


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