Originally Posted by
alan s
Finished the trip today. Aside from the occasional rain on each trail, it turned out great, and the temperature was very comfortable most of the time. Must say that rail trails are great to ride on, but can also be a bit predictable. Some variation makes for a more enjoyable ride. Experiencing three rail trails in succession provides for a good comparison. And the winner is . . . the Katy Trail. Close behind is the GAP, followed by the Tunnel Hill Trail. I base this on which trail I would choose first to ride again. Granted, this was my second GAP trip, but I think the Katy Trail has somewhat more to offer. The Tunnel Hill Trail was nice, but is considerably shorter and there is far less to see along the way. I’ll follow up with photos and a description of each.
So what is ti that the Katy has that is more to offer? More towns? Better views? Better camping?
Parts of the GAP can be very bring but other parts are just spectacular. Exiting the Big Savage going toward Cumberland always gives me chills. At the top of my list of my favorite scenic areas.
You should have added the Greenbrier trail to your tour.