Twenty years ago, 800 miles of the trail were on private lands, including more than 200 miles along roads.

The new Turnpike had several nicknames, including "88 miles of miracle" and "the engineering marvel that beat the mountains."

Estimated distance marched, including company and detachments, four hundred and eighty miles.

All but two were for coastal property, including 20 miles of shoreline.

Peak-season rates (May through September) are $450 a week, including 700 free miles; 15 cents per mile additional, or unlimited mileage for $15 a day.

The sale also includes 18,000 acres in New Hampshire, including 28 miles of land along more than a half dozen woodland streams.

A Hymercamp 51 recreational vehicle (4 beds, kitchen, shower and toilet) rents for $85 a day, including 150 free miles.

Sunday River, which is near Bethel, has 33 miles of trails, including 8 miles added this year, for bikers.

More than a dozen other larger ones were built, including more than 300 miles of canals dug since 1985.

The National Trust with its four million members owns an astonishing 627,000 acres including 76 nature reserves and 709 miles of coastline.