Top 8 Bike Trips in the U.S. (PHOTOS)

There's no better time than summer to get outdoors and experience natural beauty. One low impact way to see the sights and get some sunshine is a bike trip, and what better inspiration is there than the Tour de France which just finished its 16th stage? To get you started, we've created a list of the top eight biking trips that take place across the United States. So get out that helmet and start pedaling! But before you do, check out this slideshow and vote on your favorite trip.

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Vote and Share Choose Your Top 5 I'll pass This looks incredible Now Make Your Own Top 5 And Share with Your Friends RANK: AVERAGE:  OUT OF 10 Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming: The Grand Teton National Park is full of spectacular mountains that rise high above Wyoming. You can go through 44-miles in Teton Park and access Jenny Lake, Signal Mountain, etc. Or you can do the famed Black Canyon Creek trail which takes you through Route 22, Teton Pass and a steep ride towards Black Canyon Creek. For the brave amongst you, do the trip from Dubois and climb over the Togowotee Pass and descent into Teton. The ride is definitely worth all the pain.

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[JacktheEcoManiac]

I used to live right next to #3 as well, in Bend OR and I highly recommend the Deschutes River Trail. Awesome biking, hiking, rafting, everything. I don't know if you guys have trouble with the insects as I do when out in beautiful Mother Nature, but I found a natural, non toxic protectent here if you're interested:
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[deluxebrand]

I live right on the #3 pick.. The Deschutes River Trail. It is certainly one of the best. There is another trail however, that is also in Central Oregon that is worthy of mention. It is the McKenzie River Trail. Look it up!

[BabblingBrooks]

I vote for a bike ride around South Beach, Miami, Florida. What's more beautiful than shapely women in bikinis--or less?

[EmeraldWorld]

The Grand Teton looks pretty nice! The Deschutes River Trail is beautiful as well.

[DFL]

I love bike riding but dont expect me to dress like I'm in the tour de france and since I dont go at racing speeds, noooooooo helmet!

[Paradym]

Thanks for sharing your fashion opinions, now I can sleep.

Not wearing a helmet only shows that there's nothing worth protecting.

[sibster]

wow....the grand teton picture is amazing, must be an amazing trail as well

[OliverEdwards]

I'd like to nominate the bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. along the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal path. This 335-mile route follows a mostly level trail. We just completed it in six days. It's the "everyman" trail. You don't have to be a pro cyclist to do it.
And beautiful too.

I think National Geographic called it a true classic.

I agree.

[Fabini]

This is great. I didn't know about it. From the quick Google I just did this appears to be 100% for cyclists & hikers/walkers.

[Paul Wiegman]

Absolutely. 335 miles, no more than 1.2% grade (that's almost level), spectacular scenery of shaded woodlands and whitewater rivers, lovely B&B's, plenty great side trips including Fallingwater, if you like do 14 miles by steam railroad, connects two cities - Pittsburgh and Washington DC, and as Oliver said, "You don't have to be a pro cyclist", it's easy to do with a family.

It's number one on my list.

[Mekrabb]

Everyone grab your dirtbike.

[goddess1871]

All of them look beautiful. It would be nice to know the difficulty level for each site, though.

[deluxebrand]

The Deschutes River Trail is a "Beginner" level trail.

[FisherOfRolando]

If you're closer to the east coast you might consider biking in West Virginia.

http://www.wvbike.org

Great rides and spectacular views.

[jalyn]

In Maine, on Mount Desert Island, "Acadia National Park" has 40-some miles of coastal scenic roads, which bikers have to share with traffic, but there are trails that are specific only to bikers too.

[PepeLepew]

I would include Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, Montana.

[TigersEye]

That is one of the most scenic drives I've ever taken.

[BannedNBoston]

Great spots all of them.

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[FrankenPC]

That first picture is awe inspiring!

[PepeLepew]

I go to Grand Teton every year. I've twice climbed a mountain about a mile away from that tallest peak in the middle (Grand Teton).

[hewman]

Sorry for the similar posts. I was looking for it on the bottom, did not realize it would be at the top. I usually read from oldest first.