Runners hit the Berryman Trail every spring for the marathon and 50-mile run sponsored by the St. Louis Ultrarunners Group. The 24-mile loop was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and is used by hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers and equestrians. It is Missouri's only International Mountain Biking Association Epic Trail.
On the Harrisburg Riverfront National Recreation Trail, Harrisburg, PA - Photographer Justin Nixon used a 300mm telephoto lens to capture the "couple couples" (geese and people).
On the Hudson River School Art Trail, Catskill Mountains, New York. Amanda Karrh, working on a film about Thomas Cole, photographed an actor dressed as the 19th-century artist sketching the magnificent view before him.
Volunteer Army Reservists constructing Covered Bridge on Lake Wobegon National Recreation Trail, Holdingford, MN; photo by Chuck Wocken, Stearns, MN
Volunteer Army Reservists constructing Covered Bridge on Lake Wobegon National Recreation Trail, Holdingford, MN; photo by Chuck Wocken, Stearns, MN
New Covered Bridge on Lake Wobegon National Recreation Trail, Holdingford, MN; photo by Chuck Wocken, Stearns, MN
New Covered Bridge on Lake Wobegon National Recreation Trail, Holdingford, MN; photo by Chuck Wocken, Stearns, MN
Volunteer Army Reservists constructing Covered Bridge on Lake Wobegon National Recreation Trail, Holdingford, MN; photo by Chuck Wocken, Stearns, MN
Lena Lake National Recreation Trail in Olympic National Forest, WA - photo by Ed Hunds
Oregon Grape and Douglas fir on the Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail, OR - August 2008
The Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail rises from the streamside in the moisture rich hills of Oregon's Coast Range
The Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail rises from the streamside in the moisture rich hills of Oregon's Coast Range
Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail, OR - trailhead at popular BLM Whittaker Creek Campground; August 2008
Seven Bridges National Recreation Trail, Southeastern Wisconsin, Milwaukee County - photo by Sarah Schram
Williwaw Lakes National Recreation Trail, Anchorage, Alaska - photo by Cecil Sanders
On the Sarah Zigler Trail, Jacksonville, OR - It was 95 degrees the day these photos were taken. One boy yelled out to me as he passed, ìWe love your trails.î A wonderful compliment on the mental fitness of our running youth. Photo by Larry Smith
On the Sarah Zigler Trail, Jacksonville, OR - Runners are from Cascade Christian High School, Medford, Oregon. The team uses the Zigler trails three times a week. Photo by Larry Smith
On the Sarah Zigler Trail, Jacksonville, OR - Our trails are used nearly every day by runners, hikers and walkers interested in fitness; September, 2008. Photo by Larry Smith
On the Sarah Zigler Trail, Jacksonville, OR - Runners are from Cascade Christian High School, Medford, Oregon. The team uses the Zigler trails three times a week. Photo by Larry Smith
On the Sarah Zigler Trail, Jacksonville, OR - Our trails are used nearly every day by runners, hikers and walkers interested in fitness; September, 2008. Photo by Larry Smith
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