Another great opportunity is the Empire Builder. Jump off at La Crosse, WI and ride the USBR 30 as far as Milwaukee or any of the great trails in the area: The Best Bicycling in La Crosse, Wisconsin (and Why Any Cyclist Would Be Wise to Visit) - ExploreLaCrosse
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Thanks for the insight. I was hoping it had something to do with COVID restrictions and would open up once we started emerging. It is shocking that Amtrak doesn't strive to be more bike-friendly. It seems like a perfect match to me. Particularly for the C&O towpath and the Capitol Limited.
Not a rail trail, but a towpath: The Capitol Limited runs along the C&O Towpath from DC to Cumberland, Maryland. There is also a stop in Harpers Ferry. Martinsburg, VA is near the C&O but when I looked on Google maps it looked like a pretty harrowing bike ride across the river on a cramped...
Help! I've been trying to book a family bike trip down the C&O Towpath, but it looks like the Capitol Limited only has two bike slots. I called Amtrak and they confirmed only two slots. I can check bikes from my origin (Birmingham, AL) to destination (Cumberland) but when I try to get back on...