Clark, JayneIn the 19th century, thousands of people who sought release from slavery followed the North Star to freedom. Now, bicyclists can follow a series of maps that approximate the historic 2,100-mile Underground Railroad from the Deep South into Canada.PracticeHealthUnderground Railroad bicycle routeAdventure Cycling AssociationCenter for Minority Healthblack historyminority healthNew bicycle routes trace Underground RailroadArticle