Five Rail-Trails Along the Underground Railroad – Rails to Trails Conservancy

Jun 19, 2024 | Cape May Cycling Trails

Today, there are many ways to honor Juneteenth—the annual commemoration of when enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free on June 19, 1865—and trails can help connect you with some these meaningful opportunities to learn and participate.

Explore these rail-trails along route that memorializes the Underground Railroad Bicycle Route —and be sure to follow #Juneteenth for more ways to engage.


Spanning more than 2,007 miles between Alabama and Canada, the Underground Railroad (UGRR) Bicycle Route, memorializes the network that helped slaves escape to freedom before and during the Civil War.

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