1. TransAmerica Trail
Using cycle as mean of travelling is becoming very popular especially in U.S. Some roads there are specially constructed for bike riders. For example, TransAmerica started its service during the 1976. It covers a route of 4,262 miles starting from Virginia’s Atlantic coast and ending at the Pacific in Oregon. Moreover, bicycle related events are also being celebrated in U.S. One of the most popular event was Bikecentennial, which contributes to the popularity of cycling in US.
2. Pacific Coast Route
Another long distance route, known as the Pacific Coast Route, crosses Washington’s border with Canada going down to San Diego. Though 1,853-mile route is on shared roads this route can be further extend crossing U.S. borders.
3. East Coast Greenway
This route is still in progress and is still almost 77% incomplete. However, when completed, it will link Calais, Maine, and Key West, Florida, with a 3,000-mile, firm-surface, non-motorized trail system.
4. Great Divide Trail
Great Divide Trail is about 2,493 miles long crossing the Continental Divide 50+ times. This route is designed for riders who are fond of challenges because it requires a lot of energy to cover such an extensive route. The least record time for cycling through the whole route is 15 days.
5. Mississippi River Trail
Mississippi River Trail, covering distance of 2,000 miles starts from Minnesota and terminates at the delta in New Orleans. The trail comprises of both bike-friendly roads as well as off-road paths.
6. Underground Railroad
This is a quite old railroad covering 2,028 miles. This road was named after a very famous and historic story regarding the escape of Southern slaves to the freedom of the North.
7. Lewis & Clark Trail
This route is one of the historic discoveries and was acquired in Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase, and this route traces their journey through the Great Plains and into the Pacific Northwest.
This land is about 3,252 miles long and passes through the Great Plains and Pacific Northwest. This route also comes across a lot of watery areas or rivers.
8. C&O Canal and Towpath + Great Allegheny Passage
These are the two divided routes creating a linkage, connecting Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh, PA. It covers a distance of 330 miles taking few days to travel.
The route that was initially used to drag boats is now known as the C&O Towpath whereas Great Allegheny Passage is located in Cumberland, MD. This route is still under construction.
9. Green Mountains Loop
Cycling in a Green Mountains Loop is not only fun but takes less time because of little traffic. A 376-mile Green Mountains Loop is comparatively a shorter route that begins and terminates in Burlington. It passes through forests, making travelling more exciting and thrilling.
10. Denali Highway
Earlier the purpose of Denali Highway was to supply miners throughout Alaska’s Gold Rush, and was afterwards used by travelers as a mean to visit Denali National Park. Presently, this highway is being used by cyclers.
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