Plan Your Trip

Before you go

As the East Coast Greenway grows, you'll find a growing number of 10-50+ mile segments protected from the road and suitable for all trail users. Cyclists attempting multiple-day or even the end-to-end ride, however, should be experienced and comfortable in navigating through cities and rural areas and in sharing roads and bridges with cars and trucks. As for accommodations, campgrounds are in short supply on this urban route. Cyclists have had luck booking affordable rooms through couchsurfing.com, warmshowers.com, and AirBnb.com. Nearby motels tend to be welcoming of cyclists and their bikes. Stealth camping beside fire stations and other public property is always an option — but you didn’t hear that from us, of course.

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Safety and etiquette on the Greenway

The Greenway is a trail for everyone. Be courteous when passing. Bicyclists should yield to pedestrians and equestrians. Yielding means: slow down, establish communication (friendly greeting or bell), be prepared to stop if necessary, and pass safely.
Obey all trail and traffic laws, signals and signs, which can vary with each municipality.
When on streets, bicyclists should travel in the same direction as motorized traffic, while walkers should face traffic.
Travel in a predictable and consistent manner so as not to cause accidents.
Keep your bicycle speeds low on trails. Adjust your speed to trail congestion and surface conditions.
All cyclists should wear an approved bicycle helmet. (Helmet use may be required by local or state law.)
Display front and rear lights at night.

Keep your pets on leash and out of the way of other trail users.
Pick up after your pets.
Be aware of your surroundings and limit the amount of valuables carried.
Prior to using a new trail, take the time to familiarize yourself with the trail and plan your route.
Tell friends or family the route you’ll be taking, and travel with a partner when possible.
Carry with you: Identification, pertinent medical information, emergency numbers, basic tools and repair materials, cell phone, sufficient water or fluids for hydration, local road map for orientation in case you get off track, and gear for changes in weather conditions.
Know your equipment, your ability, and the area in which you are traveling — and prepare accordingly.

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Favorite stops along the way

June 21, 2019

Churning up an appetite: Favorite ice cream shops along the East Coast Greenway

July 19, 2019

Help for folks with broken spokes: bike shops along the Greenway

July 26, 2019

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