Great Bike Trails - Long Leaf Trace

Today, Ken V. of Birmingham, Alabama reminded me that the Longleaf Trace should be listed as one of the great bike trails in the USA. Per Ken...

I know it's probably hard to keep a web site up to date but I did want to make you aware of some information that I think will be useful for your readers. First, your list of trails does not list one of the best in the nation, The Longleaf Trace, that is in the neighboring state of Mississippi. Talk about a super trail! Rest stops, cold water, peaceful, well maintained and some 40 miles long, The Longleaf Trace has to be one of the nation's better trails.

Actually, Ken's right. The Longleaf is one of the nation's best bike trails and it should have been on my list - which is why it is now.

By the way, a group ride to raise funds for improvements on the Trace will take place on October 20th. Known as the Jerry Ryan Memorial, this bike ride honors the memory of a Hattiesburg cyclist that helped to create the Longleaf Trace. Cost to participate is $20; the fee includes a t-shirt and food.