The concept behind Adventure Cycling's National Bicycle Route Network is simple:
Cyclists need quiet, scenic roads and mountain bike trails to enjoy themselves on
bicycle trips. Adventure Cycling researchers carefully link together rural roads to create
low-trafficked routes through some of the nation's most scenic and interesting terrain.
Their routes usually aren't the most direct way to go, but they're not meant to be. They want
you to see a rural America that can't be seen traveling from the freeways.
This route network was started in 1976 with the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail; today there
are more than 36,180 miles of routes in the Network.
These routes are available to you in 300 - 400 mile map sections, so you can plan a
weekend trip or a summer-long adventure.
Adirondacks Loop Trail Map. Adventure Cycling Association. When ridden in a counter-clockwise direction, the Adirondack Park Loop travels from Schenectady north, crossing into Adirondack Park just north of Saratoga Springs. Adirondack Park is the largest publicly protected area in the lower forty-eight states, greater in size than Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier and Grand Canyon National Park combined. Passing through Ticonderoga, the route hugs the western shore of Lake Champlain as it continues north. At Port Henry there is an optional spur to continue north to Port Kent, to connect to a ferry to Burlington, Vermont. The main route continues west through Lake Placid, home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games. The route can be somewhat hilly in the park, with climbs ranging up to 1,500 feet. The route uses lightly traveled roads with minimal shoulders. Paved shoulders prevail where traffic is moderate.
Small sketch map of the route. Detailed sketch map of the route.
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1 sheet, folded.
$20.99
Allegheny Mountains Loop Route
Allegheny Mountains Loop Trail Map. Adventure Cycling Association. The Allegheny Mountains Loop offers a wide variety of riding types from pavement to gravel, from gentle grades along river valleys to steep, muscle burning climbs and fast descents over ridges, and from busy U.S. highways to lightly trafficked county roads and rail trails where no cars are allowed. Besides the 395.5-mile main route there are 4 options which give the cyclist choices in the mileage they choose to ride. The route begins and ends in Blacksburg, VA, and crosses back and forth between Virginia and West Virginia several times. Highlights along the route include the Humpback Covered Bridge, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, and excursion train rides from the town of Durbin.
Small sketch map of the route. Detailed sketch map of the route.
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1 sheet, folded.
$20.99
Atlantic Coast Route
Atlantic Coast Route Series. Adventure Cycling Association. 2,525 miles -- Adventure Cycling's Atlantic Coast
route, from Bar Harbor, Maine, to Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, takes you through a region rich in history. The route passes directly through Washington, D.C. and Richmond, and is linked with spurs to Boston,
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charleston and Savannah. The Florida Connector map offers a tranquil side trip from St. Augustine to Ft. Myers Beach via the Orlando area, then on to Ft. Lauderdale, bypassing the busy A1A coastal route.
Route map.
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Bar Harbor, ME to Ft. Myers Beach, FL. Set of 8 maps. 10% discount!
$107.64
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Bar Harbor, ME to Windsor Locks, CT
$14.95
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Windsor Locks, CT to Norristown, PA
$14.95
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Norristown, PA to Richmond, VA
$14.95
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Richmond, VA to Wilmington, NC
$14.95
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Wilmington, NC to Statesboro, GA
$14.95
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Statesboro, GA to St. Augustine, FL
$14.95
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St. Augustine to Key West, FL
$14.95
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Florida Connector map - St. Augustine, DisneyWorld, Ft. Myers Beach, to Ft. Lauderdale.
$14.95
Florida Connector Route
Florida Connector Map - St. Augustine, DisneyWorld, Ft. Myers Beach, to Ft. Lauderdale. The Florida Connector creates the opportunity for two loop routes in Florida. The main loop is created by intersecting the Atlantic Coast Route Section 7, from St. Augustine via Ft. Myers to Ft. Lauderdale. A second loop option is to cycle from Ft. Lauderdale to Key West returning to Ft. Myers on a ferry and then across the state returning to Ft. Lauderdale.
route sketch map.
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1 sheet, folded.
$14.95
Grand Canyon Connector Bike Route
Grand Canyon Connector Map. Cedar City, UT, to Tempe, AZ (565 mi). This connector route between the Western Express Route and the Southern Tier Route is a prime example of the vast and beautiful American West. It also connects the magnificent Zion National Park and both sides of Grand Canyon National Park. From the Western Express Route, it offers the opportunity to access Zion National Park and the north rim of the Grand Canyon. From the Southern Tier Route, it is 185 miles to reach the south rim of the Grand Canyon. One of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world, the Grand Canyon is unmatched in the vistas it offers to visitors on the rim. Grand Canyon National Park is a World Heritage Site.
route sketch map.
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1 sheet, folded.
$14.95
Great Divide Mountain Bike Route
Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Adventure Cycling Association. 2,470 miles -- The world's longest mountain bike
route; traces the Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. The route runs from Roosville, Montana to
Antelope Wells, New Mexico, and includes six sections of map.
Route map.
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Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, NM. Set of 7 maps. 10% discount!
$94.19
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Banff, Alberta to Roosville, MT.
$14.95
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Roosville, MT, to Polaris, MT.
$14.95
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Polaris, MT, to South Pass City, WY.
$14.95
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South Pass City, WY, to Silverthorne, CO.
$14.95
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Silverthorne, CO, to Platoro, CO.
$14.95
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Platoro, CO, to Pie Town, NM.
$14.95
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Pie Town, NM, to Antelope Wells, NM.
$14.95
Great Parks Route
Great Parks Route. Adventure Cycling Association. 2,455 miles The jewels of the US park system (Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, Teton, Glacier and Grand Canyon national parks) are linked with the gems of the
Canadian park system (Waterton, Kootenay, Banff, and Jasper national parks) on the Great Parks Route. Challenge the Rockies on this incredible route through the most scenic landscape in North America.
Great Parks Route Sketch map. Grand Canyon Connector sketch map.
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Jasper, Alberta, to Durango, CO. Set of 8 maps listed below. 10% discount!
$107.64
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Jasper, Alberta, to Fernie, BC
$14.95
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Fernie, BC to Missoula, MT
$14.95
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Missoula, MT, to West Yellowstone, MT (same map as Trans America #4)
$14.95
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West Yellowstone to Rawlins (same map as Trans America #5)
$14.95
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Rawlins, WY, to Pueblo, CO (same as Trans America #6)
$14.95
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Steamboat Springs, CO, to Poncha Springs, CO
$14.95
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Poncha Springs, CO, to Durango, CO
$14.95
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Grand Canyon Connector. A beautiful side trip from Zion NP to the Grand Canyon NP
$14.95
Great Rivers South Route
Great Rivers South Route. Adventure Cycling Association. 1,340 miles - Explore the Mississippi on a route that
would make Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn proud. Along the way visit the jumping-off spot of the
Mormons' long trek west, and enjoy some great cycling in the Ozarks, and along the Natchez Trace.
Route map.
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Muscatine, IA, to St. Francisville, LA. Set of 3 maps. 10% discount!
$40.37
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Muscatine, IA, to Cape Girardeau, MO.
$14.95
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Cape Girardeau, MO, to Tupelo, MS.
$14.95
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Tupelo, MS, to St. Francisville, LA.
$14.95
Lake Erie Connector Route
Lake Erie Connector Map - Luther, MI to Fort Erie, Ontario. The Lake Erie Connector is intended primarily as a shortcut that saves 244 miles between the North Lakes Route near Wolf Lake, Michigan, and the Northern Tier Route at Fort Erie, Ontario. It also connects to the Northern Tier Route across the western end of Lake Erie at Sandusky, Ohio, and enables a variety of loop rides in the lower Great Lakes region. The route traverses the farms and fields of central Michigan, and then follows the northern shoreline of Lake Erie in Canada.
route sketch map.
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1 sheet, folded.
$14.95
Lewis & Clark Trail Route
Lewis & Clark Bicycle Trail. Adventure Cycling Association. 4,618 miles. Since 1998, Adventure Cycling Association has been compiling a new and ambitious set of bicycling maps following the route of Lewis and Clark. The Lewis & Clark Bicycle Trail was born of a desire to offer bicyclists a way to celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the Corps of Discovery's journey, which began in 1804.
The Lewis & Clark Bicycle Trail's 4,618 miles cross nine mountain passes, pass through four national parks and monuments, overlook dozens of rivers in addition to the Missouri and the Columbia, and promise you views of bison, elk, deer, antelope and other wildlife. The Trail will be the best possible way to experience the magnificent landscapes witnessed by Lewis and Clark: all of the sense of wonder, all of the adventure, but a lot less inconvenience and hardship.
Our main 1804 westward route of Lewis and Clark is 3,254 miles in length, but overall the maps will cover 4,618 miles. The maps have been divided into eight sections covering both the westbound and eastbound routes taken by the Corps. There will be some mountain biking options available. Services are sometimes few and far between, making this one of our most challenging routes.
Route map.
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Hanford, IL to Astoria, OR & back. Set of 8 maps. 10% discount!
$107.64
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Hartford, IL to Council Bluffs, IA (555 miles).
$14.95
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Council Bluffs, IA to Pierre, SD (485.5 miles).
$14.95
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Pierre, SD to Williston, ND (510.5 miles).
$14.95
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Williston, ND to Great Falls, MT (538.5 miles).
$14.95
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Great Falls, MT to Missoula, MT (479.5 miles).
$14.95
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Missoula, MT to Clarkston, WA (242.5 miles), Lolo Trail (145.3 miles), Blackfoot Option (187.5 miles).
$14.95
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Clarkston, WA to Astoria, OR (442.5 miles).
$14.95
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Three Forks, MT to Williston, ND (506 miles).
$14.95
North Lakes Bicycle Route
North Lakes Bicycle Route. Adventure Cycling Association. 1,095 miles - This loop around northern Lake Michigan features a ferry ride across the lake, miles of beautiful shore line, and the great forests of
Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The route offers an interesting alternative for Northern Tier riders who want to experience the beauty of the Great Lakes.
Route map. Lake Erie Connector Route sketch map.
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Osceola, WI, to Monroeville, IN. Set of 4 maps. 10% discount!
$53.82
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Osceola, WI, to Escanaba, MI
$14.95
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Escanaba, MI, to Mackinaw City, MI (and Manitowoc alternate route).
$14.95
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Mackinaw City, MI, to Monroeville, IN
$14.95
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Lake Erie Connector. Luther, MI to Fort Erie, ON.
$14.95
Northern Tier Route
Northern Tier Route Series. Adventure Cycling Association. 4,315 miles -- From the Puget Sound to fishing villages in Maine, the Northern Tier crosses three mountain ranges - the Cascades, Rockies and
Adirondacks. Along the way the route passes through Glacier National Park, the headwaters of the Mississippi and Amish country. Discover the beauty of America by crossing the country on the Northern Tier.
Route map.
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Anacortes, WA, to Bar Harbor, ME. Set of 11 maps. 10% discount!
$148.00
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Anacortes, WA, to Sandpoint, ID
$14.95
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Sandpoint, ID, to Cut Bank, MT
$14.95
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Cut Bank, MT, to Minot, ND
$14.95
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Minot, ND, to Fargo, ND
$14.95
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Fargo, ND, to Grand Rapids, MN
$14.95
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Grand Rapids, MN, to Stillwater, MN
$14.95
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Stillwater, MN, to Muscatine, IA
$14.95
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Muscatine, IA, to Monroeville, IN
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Monroeville, IN, to Lackawanna, NY
$14.95
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Lackawanna, NY, to Ticonderoga, NY
$14.95
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Ticonderoga, NY, to Bar Harbor, ME
$14.95
Pacific Coast Route
Pacific Coast Route. Adventure Cycling Association. 1,830 miles - The Pacific Coast Bicycle Route follows the scenic West Coast from Vancouver, BC to Imperial Beach, California. Breathtaking cliffs,
redwood forests, lighthouses, beaches, and a rugged coastline make this a very popular route. Discover the variety of terrain and culture to be found between Canada and Mexico.
Route map.
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Pacific Coast Route, 5 maps. 10% discount!
$68.75
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Vancouver, B.C., to Astoria, OR
$14.95
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Astoria, OR, to Crescent City, CA
$14.95
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Crescent City, CA, to San Francisco, CA
$14.95
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San Francisco, CA, to Santa Barbara, CA
$14.95
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Santa Barbara, CA, to Imperial Beach, CA
$14.95
Pittsburgh Connector Route
Pittsburgh Connector Trail Map. Adventure Cycling Association. This 152.5-mile spur connects Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the Underground Railroad Bicycle Route and the Northern Tier Route at Erie, Pennsylvania. The route begins at the Senator John Heinz History Center and quickly crosses the Allegheny River to the 3.5 mile North Shore Trail. Across the water, cyclists have a view of Point State Park, the tip of Pittsburgh's "Golden Triangle" where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers join. Cyclists continue along the North Shore trail which borders the shores of the Ohio River and takes them through the most urban section of the route. Underground Railroad sites, historic markers and museums dot the route with the highest concentrations in Pittsburgh and Mercer. Rolling hills make up the terrain in western Pennsylvania but most of the route is on fairly low-level traffic rural roads and highways.
Sketch map of the route.
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1 sheet, folded.
$24.99
Potomac Tidewater Heritage Trail Map
Potomac Tidewater Heritage Route Map. Adventure Cycling Association. 397.5 miles. The loop route lies within a portion of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail corridor. It begins in Washington, D.C., and traverses both sides of the lower Potomac River in Virginia and Maryland until reaching the Chesapeake Bay. To complete the loop, cruise ships cross the Bay to Smith Island, Maryland, where connections are made to reach either the Maryland and Virginia mainland. The route passes many points of interest and historic sites that are associated with George Washington and the early history of the U.S.A. A short spur through Washington, D.C. connects to the eastern terminus of the C & O Canal Towpath. A 25-mile spur in Virginia?s Northern Neck leads to the Rappahannock River bridge and points southward.
Route map.
Mountain Biking in the Jackson Hole Area. 24 routes.
$14.95
Sierra-Cascades Bicycle Trail
Sierra-Cascades Bicycle Trail. Adventure Cycling Association. The Sierra Cascades Bicycle Route runs roughly parallel to the Pacific Crest Trail along the Cascade Range and Sierra Nevada from the Canadian border to the Mexican border. Sumas, WA to Tecate, CA; 5 map set (2,389 mi.)
Sierra-Cascades Route sketch map.
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Sierra-Cascades Route; San Francisco, CA to Yorktown, VA. Set of 10 maps. 10% discount!
$68.75
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Sumas, WA to Mt. Rainier NP, WA (447.0 mi.).
$14.95
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Mt. Rainier NP, WA to Crater Lake NP, OR (445.9 mi.).
$14.95
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Crater Lake NP, OR to Truckee, CA (455.6 mi.).
$14.95
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Truckee, CA to Lake Isabella, CA (554.3 mi.).
$14.95
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Lake Isabella, CA to Tecate, CA (486.2 mi.)
$14.95
Southern Tier Route
Southern Tier Route Series. Adventure Cycling Association. 3,180 miles -- Our southern trans-continental route
will take you from San Diego, California, to St. Augustine, Florida. Explore the Southwest, ride the
Texas Hill Country, and meander along the Gulf Coast.
Route map.
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Southern Tier; San Diego, CA to St. Augustine, FL. 8 maps. 10% discount!
$107.64
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San Diego, CA, to Tempe, AZ.
$14.95
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Tempe, AZ, to El Paso, TX.
$14.95
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El Paso, TX, to Del Rio, TX.
$14.95
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Del Rio, TX, to Navasota, TX.
$14.95
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Navasota, TX, to St. Francisville, LA.
$14.95
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St. Francisville, LA, - DeFuniak Springs, FL.
$14.95
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DeFuniak Springs, FL, to St. Augustine, FL.
$14.95
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Florida Connector map - St. Augustine, DisneyWorld, Ft. Myers Beach, to Ft. Lauderdale.
$14.95
TransAmerica Bicycle Trail
TransAmerica Bicycle Trail. Adventure Cycling Association. 4,245 miles - The route that made cross-country cycling famous (Outside Magazine calls the TransAmerica the "ultimate bicycle tour").
Ride through the history of the nation - Colonial Virginia, plantations, Civil War battlefields, Lincoln's birthplace, and the Oregon Trail.
Route map.
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TransAmerica Route; Astoria, OR to Yorktown, VA. Set of 12 maps. 10% discount!
$161.46
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Astoria, OR, to Eugene, OR
$14.95
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Eugene, OR, to Baker City, OR
$14.95
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Baker City, OR, to Missoula, MT
$14.95
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Missoula, MT, to West Yellowstone, MT
$14.95
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West Yellowstone, MT, to Rawlins, WY
$14.95
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Rawlins, WY, to Pueblo, CO
$14.95
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Pueblo, CO, to Alexander, KS
$14.95
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Alexander, KS, to Girard, KS
$14.95
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Girard, KS, to Murphysboro, IL
$14.95
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Murphysboro, IL, to Berea, KY
$14.95
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Berea, KY, to Christiansburg, VA
$14.95
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Christiansburg, VA, to Yorktown, VA
$14.95
Underground Railroad Bike Route
Historic Underground Railroad Bike Route. Adventure Cycling Association. Mobile, AL to Owen Sound, Ontario. 2058 miles. The Underground Railroad Bicycle Route honors the bravery of those that fled bondage and those that provided shelter. This route passes points of interest and historic sites along a 2,100-mile corridor. Beginning in Mobile, Alabama - a busy port for slavery during the pre-civil war era - the route goes north following rivers through Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Waterways, as well as the North Star, were often used by freedom seekers as a guide in their journeys to escape slavery.
Upon crossing into Ohio, the route leaves the river to head inland toward Lake Erie and enters Canada at the Peace Bridge near Buffalo, New York. In Ontario, the route circumvents the shores of Lake Ontario and ends at Owen Sound, a town founded by freedom seekers 150 years ago.
Route map.
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Mobile, AL to Owen Sound, Ontario. Set of 5 maps. 10% discount!
$67.28
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Mobile, AL to Fulton, MS. 401.5 miles.
$14.95
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Fulton, MS to Owensburg, KY. 466 miles.
$14.95
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Owensburg, KY to Milford, OH. 394 miles.
$14.95
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Milford, OH to Erie, PA. 461 miles.
$14.95
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Erie, PA to Owen Sound, Ontario. 380 miles.
$14.95
Detroit Alternative Route. Adventure Cycling Association.
Sheet 6A. This alternate, beginning in Oberlin, Ohio, takes cyclists around the western side of Lake Erie through historically rich Michigan. There are many sites to visit in the towns that the route goes through. In Michigan the route becomes much more urban. Because there is no bicycle-friendly connection between Detroit and Windsor the route crosses into Canada north of these cities, which were both important sites to freedom seekers.
Sheet 6B. From Sombra, Ontario, the route heads north through rural countryside, visiting several Underground Railroad sites before reaching Owen Sound, the terminus of the main route, located on the southern side of Lake Huron's Georgian Bay. The Windsor Option, also in this section, can become a loop on its own connecting to section 1. From Sandusky,Ohio, you can cross Lake Erie via ferry. The route then goes northwest along the shore to Windsor, where many freedom seekers settled after their escape to Canada. It continues to the northeast where it reconnects to the Alternate at Sombra, Ontario.
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Oberlin, Ohio to Sombra, Ontario.
$14.99
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Sombra, Ontario to Owen Sound, Ontario.
$14.99
Utah Cliffs Loop Route
Utah Cliffs Loop Route Map. Adventure Cycling Association. From St. George heading clockwise, the Utah Cliffs Loop Bicycle Route goes north to Snow Canyon State Park and then heads for historic Pine Valley, nestled in a bucolic basin in the Pine Valley Mountains. From Cedar City you will climb through the Hurricane Cliffs escarpment, high onto the Markagunt Plateau of the Dixie National Forest. At Navajo Lake, still at high elevation, you begin an unforgettable downhill run that starts out alongside the North Fork of the Virgin River - really just a creek at first - and ultimately meet SR 9 just east of Zion National Park. From Rockville, a series of backroads lead to Hurricane and finally back to St. George. Elevations on the route range from 2,500' to 10,000' above sea level. Road surfaces on the Utah Cliffs Route are approximately fifty percent dirt and gravel roads and fifty percent paved roads.
Route map.
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1 sheet, folded.
$24.99
Washington National Parks Bicycle Trail
Washington National Parks Bicycle Trail. Adventure Cycling Association. This route highlights the diversity of Washington State. Breathtaking views abound whether taking in the expanse of the oceanheights of the Cascades. All with the bonus of three national parks.
Washington Parks route sketch map.
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Washington Parks Route; Sedro-Woolley to Elma to Sedro-Woolley, WA circle route. 2 maps. 869.5 miles in length. 5% discount!
$27.50
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Washington Parks Route Sheet 1: Sedro-Woolley, WA to Elma, WA. (310 mi.)
$14.95
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Washington Parks Route Sheet 2: Elma, WA to Sedro-Woolley, WA. (559.5 mi.)
$14.95
Western Express Bicycle Trail
Western Express Bicycle Trail. Adventure Cycling Association. The Western Express begins at the Golden Gate Bridge and ends at the Rocky Mountain Front, across some of America's most extreme terrain. See the Sierra Nevada, "America's loneliest highway", Utah's National Parks, and the heart of the Rockies. At Pueblo, the Western Express trail joins the TransAmerica Trail and continues eastward using the TransAmerica maps #7-12 (also listed just above in the TransAmerica section).
Route map.
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Western Express Route + eastern Trans America Route; San Francisco, CA to Yorktown, VA. Set of 10 maps. 10% discount!