Users can travel on the Farmington Canal Greenway to get to New Haven from Simsbury and then ride along the Long Island Sound as they exit the state. The Alliance is based in Durham, North Carolina, next to the American Tobacco Trail. The New Jersey section of the greenway is accessed from New York across the Hudson River by the George Washington Bridge or ferry, and from Pennsylvania by the Calhoun Street Bridge across the Delaware River. In 1991, a group of cyclists and long-distance trail enthusiasts met in New York City and formed a national non-profit organization, the East Coast Greenway Alliance (ECGA), to plan and promote a greenway linking existing and planned trails into a contiguous "spine route" between Atlantic coast cities. The East Coast Greenway project is trying to connect walking and biking trails all the way from Maine to Florida, and part of that route includes Spring Garden Street. Check Amtrak for the latest and when in doubt: call the station if you have questions. If traveling with a group, travel together. This website provides information for the public about trails and roads for traveling the interim route of the East Coast Greenway and their general suitability for long-distance cycling and walking. Mileage counts reflect the portion of each trail that is part of East Coast Greenway. We aim to be as clear as we are able about the conditions riders can expect by including alerts for known stressful sections on our online mapping tool at map.greenway.org. [5], On August 14, 2019, the New Hampshire Executive Council approved the purchase of Pan Am Railways' abandoned rail corridor from Hampton to Portsmouth for $5 million, to be part of the New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway, a segment of the East Coast Greenway. John: 941.725.9946 | Leslie: 941.238-7714. The New York segments starts in Westchester County and heads south into New York City through the Bronx and Manhattan. At this point, the greenway splits: the 300-mile (480 km) spine route (16% off-road) continues southwest to the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Click for more: https://www.amtrak.com/bike. Alternatively, the Historic Coast Route, entering from southeastern Virginia, moves onto the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail and follows the coast down through Greenville and Jacksonville before reaching Wilmington where the routes connect. Built in 1874 and automated in 1969, the lighthouse was designed in the American Stick style by Paul J. Pelz, who also designed East Brother Island's sister stations, Point Fermin Light in San Pedro CA, Mare Island Light, in Carquinez Strait, California (demolished in the 1930s), Point Hueneme Light in California (replaced in 1940), Hereford Inlet Light in North Wildwood, New … The Alliance coordinates the Greenway's growth by working with local, state, regional, and national organizations and agencies. The route follows the Schuylkill River Trail south towards Delaware. “There’s a lot of new optimism around infrastructure funding,” said Daniel Paschall, mid-Atlantic coordinator of the East Coast Greenway, “and we really want them to seize this moment and see this … The greenway enters from Massachusetts on the Blackstone River Bikeway and follows the historic Blackstone Canal. [7], Connecticut has the most rural stretch of trail in the region. If your group has a support vehicle, have it follow you with hazard lights blinking. For riders, walkers and runners utilizing the Greenway travel route in South Carolina, please note the following very important route details: While we are working to ensure that permanent, traffic-separated paths will one day connect the length of coastal South Carolina, major gaps exist between existing trails. Many lengthy traffic-free segments of the Greenway are suitable for families and cyclists, walkers and runners of all ages and abilities. The current on-road routing is housed on low-traffic roads whenever possible. Next, it travels on from Worcester to the Rhode Island border. New Jersey has the second-highest percentage of off-road trails at 54%. Continuing south, three segments of the Waccamaw Neck Bikeway are coming together to offer safe travel through Georgetown County. The route travels through Savannah, Richmond Hill, Midway, Riceboro, Darien, Brunswick, Woodbine, Kingsland, and St. Marys. [20], Greenway riders in Georgia will use the Coastal Georgia Greenway to travel from South Carolina to Florida. Utilize the East Coast Greenway Mapping Tool  to ensure you are following all available routes that parallel busy highways. The East Coast Greenway is a 3,000-mile (4,800 km) rail trail linking the major cities of the Atlantic coast of the United States, from Calais, Maine, to Key West, Florida.The spine route and branching complementary routes are for non-motorized human transportation for everything from local commutes to long-distance trips. As of 2017, 32 percent of the greenway is off-road. [17], Leaving Washington, D.C., travelers pick up the Mount Vernon Trail to Mount Vernon, head towards Fredericksburg on the Potomac Heritage Trail, and continue on to the state capital of Richmond. The route continues on road to Mount Pleasant, where a separated bike/ped path on the Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River leads travelers to Charleston’s West Ashley Greenway. Currently, 28% of the 198-mile (319 km) route is off-road, with an additional 28% in development.[8]. If you cannot avoid traveling these segments, please exercise extreme caution. Long-distance travel via on-road sections of the Greenway is recommended for experienced cyclists only. The two trails rejoin at the National Mall, the ECG's official midpoint, then head for Virginia via the Arlington Memorial Bridge over the Potomac River. The East Coast Greenway Trail crosses the Maine Avenue Bridge, and the trailhead for the Kennebec River Rail Trail is nearby. These trails make up 56 miles (90 km) of the greenway. [14], The route starts in Elkton, Maryland, and heads west to Perryville and the Susquehanna River. In Beaufort, the beautiful Spanish Moss Trail offers over 10 miles of scenic views and Southern hospitality. North Myrtle Beach Greenway, Barefoot Resort segment, N. Myrtle Beach; 3.1 mi, Colonel Robert Bell Pass Trail, Myrtle Beach; 1.7 mi, Grissom Parkway Trail, Myrtle Beach; 6.4 mi, Harrelson Boulevard Trail, Myrtle Beach; 2.2 mi, King’s Highway Trail, Myrtle Beach; 2.3 mi, Waccamaw Neck Bikeway, Litchfield-Murrells Inlet-Pawley’s Island; 5.95 mi, Ben Sawyer Boulevard sidepath, Mount Pleasant and Town of Sullivan’s Island; 1.8 mi, Garret P. Wonders Memorial Bike/Ped Lane, Charleston-Mt. The route travels through Jersey City, Newark, New Brunswick, and Trenton while also traveling through rural areas. [16], The trail splits in Bladensburg, Maryland, just before it reaches Washington, D.C. Travelers can follow the Metropolitan Branch Trail, which runs past Union Station; or the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, which follows the Anacostia River past the Washington Navy Yard. Just under half of the 8-mile (13 km) segment through the District is off-road; the downtown area offers no off-road option. The entire route has been selected. Find IHOP job opportunities at a location near you or apply to our restaurant support center. [21][22], The Florida section of the ECG starts in Fernandina Beach and travels south along the coast through small beach towns and major cities, such as Jacksonville and Miami. Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, South Carolina Department of Transportation. Please respect the closure to ensure safety and get the section back open as soon as possible. John: 941.725.9946 | Leslie: 941.238-7714 The Down East Sunrise Trail is a multi-use corridor connecting eastern Maine and the East Coast Greenway. New Hampshire has the shortest portion of the greenway: about 17 miles (27 km), all on-road. The route continues down through islands and bridges to the southernmost point of the continental United States, Key West. Our project extended the Kennebec River Rail Trail to a new multi-use trail bridge that crosses the Cobbossee Stream. From 2001 to 2004, another 173 miles (278 km) were designated, and multiple states stepped in to help finalize their section of the route. Pleasant; 2.75 mi. Greenway Guidance. The purchase was paid for with federal funds: eighty percent from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program, and twenty percent from turnpike toll credits.[6]. [13], The greenway runs for 43 miles (69 km) through Delaware. Use this map to get to the greenway and plan a trip. While the East Coast Greenway Alliance is constantly improving the safety of the Greenway route through its advocacy efforts, many of the current on-road connections, including those on the Greenway’s interim routes, have little or no special provisions for bicyclists or pedestrians. People using this information are responsible for their own safety and should take appropriate precautions. In Manhattan, 90% of the trail is off-road. Hiking in Maine: A sampler of cabin fever-reliever hikes on the coast, from York County to Lubec. New York is home to 44 miles (71 km) of greenway, with 62% of the route, the highest percentage on the greenway, being off-road. In 1993, tours went along the route to explore options and promote the idea of the greenway. As of July 2017, 900 miles (1,450 km), or 32 percent of the route, is off-road on traffic-protected greenways. Major cities connected by the "spine route" are: Other cities may be connected by "alternate route" in some locations. The route continues southwest through the Sandhills region and into Fayetteville before following the Cape Fear River into Wilmington and traveling along the coast. Your membership gift builds more protected miles that we can all enjoy, today and for generations to come. [19], The 270-mile (430 km) trail travels along South Carolina's coast through Myrtle Beach, Georgetown, Charleston, and Beaufort. 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The East Coast Greenway Alliance and those involved with the development and publication of this website do not assume any liability for injuries, damage or loss to persons using this information or the routes suggested. Travelers pass the Perry Point VA Medical Center and have great views of the Chesapeake Bay. In 2004, seven cyclists rode the entire route, from Key West to Calais, in 55 days. ECGA advocates for safe access to bike paths on roadways and bridges, as well as convenient access to public transportation for cyclists. The spine route and branching complementary routes are for non-motorized human transportation for everything from local commutes to long-distance trips. The 67-mile (108 km) route is 31% off-road, but there is a third of the trail that has no route yet. Write to the Biden Administration calling for federal investment in Greenway Stimulus for safe, active and equitable transportation. The East Coast Greenway Alliance (ECGA) is a nonprofit organization that oversees, but does not own, the greenway. In 2003, members of the House of Representatives and the Senate signed letters to President Bush in support of the greenway. A section of the Eastern Trail between between Bass Lane in Arundel and West Cole Road in Biddeford (the Southern Maine Medical Center) will be closed Oct 27 through Oct 29. They cross the Susquehanna at the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge, but they are limited to crossing between dawn and dusk on weekends, holidays, and special events that have been arranged in advance, and they must be at least 18 years old or have a valid driver's license. The segments without dedicated bicycle and pedestrian facilities include: U.S. Highway 17 north of Georgetown, S.C. U.S. Highway 17 north of Mount Pleasant, S.C. U.S. Highway 17 between Jacksonboro and Rantowles, S.C. Use Google Street View to familiarize yourself with road conditions in these areas. Whether charming New England towns steeped in Ivy League history or warm, sunny shores along the coast of Florida, the East Coast is chock full of diverse towns and cities that truly stand out. [18], The Greenway's spine route travels south through rural North Carolina into the Research Triangle Region, passing through Durham, Raleigh, and Cary. Between 1997 and 2000, about 150 miles (240 km) of trail segments were designated throughout the region. While the East Coast Greenway Alliance is constantly improving the safety of the Greenway route through its advocacy efforts, many of the current on-road connections, including those on the Greenway’s interim routes, have little or … Both trails are part of the expansive East Coast Greenway, which will one day connect multiuse trails from Maine to Florida. The first five trail segments were designated in 1996. Discover a natural landscape of green forests and vast marshes, habitat for iconic moose, beavers, eagles, wild turkeys and white tail deer. A 2005 GQ magazine article about a ride by Wil Hylton brought national attention to the greenway. Directional signage may or may not be present along the route. Next, travelers head to historic New Castle and ride along the New Castle Riverfront before reaching Newark and heading west towards Maryland. The route is 15% off-road, with 20% more in development. We've launched thousands of careers and would be proud to have you. Quick tips when using Amtrak with your bike: Do your research in advance; each train line features different bike rack equipment and loading procedures. This brought in more partnerships with government organizations, such as NJDOT, that would be essential for trail development. Login. It runs through historic mill towns, such as Willimantic, and major cities like Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, and Stamford. Planning is being done to close the gaps. Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live on the East Coast using 2020 data from Niche. He recommended town officials look into pursuing federal funding through the East Coast Greenway, a walking and biking route that goes all the way along the East Coast from Maine to Florida. The 9.6-mile (15.4 km) corridor runs through Hampton, North Hampton, Rye, Greenland, and Portsmouth, and will connect to the south with corridor already purchased by the state but not yet developed. Next, riders travel south through Baltimore and then on to Annapolis before finishing the 166-mile (267 km) stretch of greenway in Hyattsville and entering Washington, D.C. About 32 percent of the route is off-road. From that trail junction, the Charter Oak Greenway heads west through Manchester. There is another 13% in development and another 38% in public control and is to be developed. In the following years, more people would complete the ride outside of ECG events. Completed trails furthest north include the many trails of Myrtle Beach — the first East Coast Greenway city to complete all of its off-road trail! The Alliance is in charge of designating new trail segments and finding routes for the greenway, posting signs designating the path, spreading awareness of the project, and providing maps and information about the greenway. [10], The greenway travels through the smaller towns of Bucks County, then through the city of Philadelphia, where it passes numerous historical landmarks and travels over Spring Garden Street, which has bike lanes going both ways. The site also includes a former phosphate rock mine and chemical plant. 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Wonders Memorial Bike/Ped Lane –, East Coast Central Regional Rail Trail – Volusia County, GoSmart Golden Modes Community Impact Award in 2015, Bicycle Friendly Business for 2016 – 2020 by the, This page was last edited on 10 May 2021, at 01:50. [15] Havre de Grace is after the bridge, followed by Harford County, Monkton, and Cockeysville. As of 2016, designated trails and locations of the East Coast Greenway include:[3], Travelers start in Calais, Maine, at the Canada–US border, and pedal southwest through Ellsworth, where they can stay on the inland spine route through Bangor or veer off along a 150-mile (240 km) coastal route. Later that year, the first Maine-to-Florida tour was held; four cyclists completed the event in 52 days, raising $75,000. Maximize your visibility with flashing lights and hi-viz clothing. In addition, the Alliance promotes the use of alternate transportation, such as use of greenways. [4], Riders enter the state on the Memorial Bridge in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and follow the coastline to Seabrook and then on to the Massachusetts border. On its eastern end in Bolton, the greenway connects to the Hop River State Park Trail, which spans 20 miles largely through dense woodlands. [2] Efforts to increase the amount of off-road routes are continuing. The route travels along the Charles River and past the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. Traveling those gaps means you will be on stretches of high-speed rural highways that provide no bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including paved shoulders. The nonprofit East Coast Greenway Alliance was created in 1991. The routes rejoin north of Portland, then head on towards Portsmouth, New Hampshire. There are some gaps.[23]. The alternate route, the 140-mile (230 km) Historic Coastal Route (46% off-road), travels southeast through Jamestown and Williamsburg, then towards Wilmington, North Carolina. Your support helps to develop this ambitious, 3,000-mile route, Canada to Key West. This section is on the American Tobacco Trail, which runs past the East Coast Greenway Alliance Headquarters in Durham. Six Greenway coordinators work remotely in their regions. Please see the attached detour map (pdf) to get around the closure. The route through Maine is 350 miles (560 km) long, and 39% of that is currently off-road. The Greenway is composed of a 3,000-mile spine route, Key West north to the Canadian border in Maine, along with a number of complementary routes offering additional scenic options in Virginia, Rhode Island to Cape Cod, and in Maine. It travels down to Pawtucket and then into Providence, where it goes around India Point Park at Narragansett Bay, and then on to Cranston. Users are advised to review state traffic laws, research current road conditions and discuss plans with people familiar with area roadways. In 1994, the first promotional tour took place from Maine to Washington, D.C. "East Coast Greenway" became a trademark in 1995. There are 41 miles (66 km) of gaps, but efforts are being made to connect the route. The East Coast Greenway is a 3,000-mile (4,800 km) rail trail linking the major cities of the Atlantic coast of the United States, from Calais, Maine, to Key West, Florida. Visit the low country, Myrtle Beach and other beach communities, and the charming city of Charleston. The vision is for the entire trail to be off-road.[1]. The 160-mile (260 km) route is only 6% off-road but has another 14% in development. In 2000, Amtrak became a partner, helping to open access to various parts of the route. The greenway enters the state near Salisbury, Massachusetts, and heads south towards Boston and then to Waltham. The 372-mile (599 km) spine route is 25% off-road at this time. Greenway users travel down the Northern Delaware Greenway to historic Wilmington and continue on to the Christina Riverwalk. The 2,500-acre site is located east of Plant City, Florida, and includes a 980-acre parcel, a 1,365-acre parcel and a handful of smaller parcels occupied by operating businesses. In South Carolina, the East Coast Greenway stays near the coast through the state’s low country, bringing travelers through Myrtle Beach, Georgetown, Charleston, and Beaufort to the Georgia border. The accessibility of the trail expanded with support of the states, and more events were held each year. A paved greenway along SC 170 provides a welcome break from on-road segments between Port Royal and Savannah. The entire spine route was finalized and mapped in 2008. Where adjacent sidewalks exist, use them. [9] Part of the New York City segment is concurrent with the Empire State Trail, which also goes up the west side of Manhattan but diverges from the East Coast Greenway in the Bronx, heading northward through the state instead of towards Connecticut. Between February and June 2000, the ECG Wave non-motorized relay carried a bottle of seawater from Key West to Canada along the route of the ECG. [citation needed]. This segment of greenway is 600 miles (970 km) long, the longest of the ECG, and is 31% off-road. This 49-mile (79 km) section of greenway is 52% off-road, with another 30% being developed. You will be sharing a travel lane with 55-plus mph traffic for several miles at a time. In summer 1992, the ECGA sent nine cyclists from Boston, New York City, Vermont, and Washington, D.C., on a 30-day "exploratory" cycle tour. We'll send monthly updates on East Coast Greenway progress and people. These segments were the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail in Maryland, the Charter Oak Greenway in Connecticut, the Coventry Greenway in Rhode Island, the Farmington Canal Greenway in Connecticut, and the Delaware & Raritan Canal Trail in New Jersey. The East Coast Greenway connects 15 states, 450 cities and towns, and 3,000 miles of people-powered trails from Maine to Florida —the country’s longest biking and walking route. The route travels down sections of Broadway and along the Hudson River, which travelers can cross via the George Washington Bridge or by taking a NY Waterway ferry into New Jersey.