Rail-Trails Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio: The definitive guide to the region’s top multiuse trails

Many rail-trails are paved and run through the most scenic parts of towns. Wilderness. The monoon trail in indiana highlights the best of midwestern rail-trails by stitching together neighborhoods, schools, recreational facilities, and cultural centers between Indianapolis and Carmel. In this updated guide in the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the finest rail-trails plus other great multiuse trails in three Midwestern states.

Rail-trails illinois, Indiana, and Ohio covers more than 70 trails in the region. Every trip has a detailed map that includes start and end points, restroom facilities, parking, trailhead, and other amenities. Others, travel along lush waterways, dramatic bluffs, such as the 20-mile Sam Vadalabene Great River Road Bike Trail, and steep hills.

Rail-trails illinois, indiana, and Ohio lets readers enjoy the serenity of the rural countryside along the Midwest's many great multiuse trails. This full-color book includes succinct descriptions of each trail from start to finish, plus at-a-glance summary information indicating permitted uses, length, surface type, and directions to trailheads for each trail.

Across the country, multiuse trails, a leisurely bike ride, more than 1600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, where people can enjoy a fitness run, or a stroll with the family.


Rail-Trails Michigan and Wisconsin: The definitive guide to the region's top multiuse trails

Here, the experts from rails-to-trails Conservancy present their list of 63 of the best, most highly rated rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Michigan and Wisconsin. You’ll love the variety in this collection of Midwestern multiuse trails―from beautiful waterways and scenic areas to the hustle and bustle of the states’ urban centers.

All around the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails. So whether you’re looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, you’ll find it in this comprehensive trail guide. Explore 63 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across two states.

Witness the effects of ancient ice floes on Wisconsin’s landscape along the 52-mile Glacial Drumlin State Trail. Tour michigan's state capital on the lansing River Trail, which winds along scenic riverbanks for 8 miles, from the campus of Michigan State University to Old Town Lansing. Explore wisconsin’s iconic elroy-sparta state trail―widely acknowledged to be the oldest rail-trail in America―or Lake Michigan Pathway, which features beaches and marinas that keep you in close touch with its namesake.

Each entry includes detailed maps, driving directions to trailheads, activity icons, and succinct descriptions.


Rail-Trail Hall of Fame: A selection of America's premier rail-trails

All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails. In 2007, community connections, based on scenic value, value of use, amenities, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy began recognizing exemplary rail-trails through its Rail-Trail Hall of Fame, historical significance, excellence in management and maintenance, and geographic distribution.

These hall of fame rail-trails are found in 28 states and in nearly every environment. In this book, plus driving directions to trail-heads, succinct descriptions written by rail-trail experts, icons indicating the activities each trail can accommodate, you'll find detailed maps for every rail-trail, and a look at the fascinating railroad history behind each trail.

Rails-to-trails conservancy serves as the national voice for more than 160, 000 members and supporters, more than 22, and more than 8, 000 miles of open rail-trail across the country, 000 miles of potential trails waiting to be built--with a goal of ensuring a better future for America made possible by trails and the connections they inspire.

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Rail-Trails Iowa and Missouri: The definitive guide to the region's top multiuse trails

Enjoy one of the most well-known trail art installations in the country along High Trestle Trail. You’ll love the variety in this collection of Midwestern multiuse trails―from beautiful waterways and scenic areas to the hustle and bustle of the states’ urban centers. Explore the region’s history by hitting the Frisco Highline Trail, retracing a 35-mile route of Harry Truman’s “Whistlestop” campaign.

Each entry includes detailed maps, activity icons, driving directions to trailheads, and succinct descriptions. Here, the experts from rails-to-trails Conservancy present their list of 44 of the best, most highly rated rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Iowa and Missouri. All around the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails.

Meander along farmlands and forests on the 21-mile T-Bone Trail, or visit some of the region’s most welcoming communities on the nearly 240-mile Katy Trail. Explore 44 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across two states. So whether you’re looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, you’ll find it in this comprehensive trail guide.

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Rail-Trails Florida: The definitive guide to the state's top multiuse trails

In this comprehensive trail guide, you'll find some of the best, most beautiful trails in Florida. Many of the trails were converted from unused railroad corridors to become some of the best multiuse rail-trails in the state. Florida visitors are often surprised by both the beauty of its trails and by the great variety of its landscapes.

Although florida doesn't have any mountains, it does offer trails with views of everything from beaches and bluffs to prairies and wetlands. Wilderness Pr. In this guidebook, experts from rail-to-Trails Conservancy present their final list of the top trails and rail-trails in Florida, selected from more than 100 in the state.

In addition to details about each trail, Rail-Trails Florida also provides information about trail amenities, including restrooms, parking facilities, and water fountains.


Rail-Trails Minnesota: The definitive guide to the state's best multiuse trails

Whether you’re looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, you’ll find it in this comprehensive trail guide highlighting the best, most highly rated trails in Minnesota. In this guidebook, experts from Rail-to-Trails Conservancy present their final list of 48 of the best trails and rail-trails in Minnesota.

Experience first-hand how minnesota earned the nickname “land of 10, 000 Lakes” by taking one of several paths through the various lake districts, including the 121-mile Paul Bunyan State Trail, one of the longest rail-trails in the United States. In addition to details about each trail, including restrooms, parking facilities, Rail-Trails Minnesota also provides information about trail amenities, and water fountains.

. Many of the trails were converted from unused railroad corridors to become some of the best multiuse rail-trails in the state. Wilderness Pr.


Rail-Trails Mid-Atlantic: The definitive guide to multiuse trails in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia

Wilderness Pr. Some explore the area's history, such as Maryland's 13-mile Baltimore and Annapolis Trail. Across the country, a leisurely bike ride, where people can enjoy a fitness run, more than 1600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, multiuse trails, public, or a stroll with the family.

Every trip has a detailed map that includes start and end points, restroom facilities, parking, trailhead, and other amenities. In this updated guide in the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the Mid-Atlantic region's finest rail-trails plus other great multiuse trails. Rail-trails mid-atlantic covers 60 trails in Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, West Virginia, Virginia, D.

C. Tour the nation's capital, visit the site of an historic Civil War battle, and enjoy the serenity of the rural countryside along the Mid-Atlantic's many great multiuse trails. This full-color book includes succinct descriptions of each trail from start to finish, plus at-a-glance summary information indicating permitted uses, surface type, length, and directions to trailheads for each trail.

Others, travel along dense forests, such as the 34-mile Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail, open fields, and lush waterways. Many rail-trails are paved and run through the most scenic parts of town. Rail-trails Mid Atlantic 2nd.


Rail-Trails Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York

Rail-trails northeast covers one hundred of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania’s rail-trails. Across the country, a leisurely bike ride, multiuse trails, 600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, more than 1, where people can enjoy a fitness run, or a stroll with the family.

Rails to Trails Conservancy. Rural, or urban, suburban, rail-trails serve as the backbone of an impressive trail system. This two-color book includes succinct descriptions of each trail from start to finish, surface type, length, plus at-a-glance summary information indicating permitted uses, and directions to trailheads for each trail.

Wilderness Pr. In this newest addition to the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the Northeast’s finest rail-trails. Mid-atlantic Hiking/Backpacking Guides. With a rich industrial and passenger rail history, the Northeast is one of the densest rail-trail regions in the country. Rail-trails Mid Atlantic 2nd.

Every trip has a detailed map that includes start and end points, parking, trailhead, restroom facilities, and other amenities. Rail-trails Pa/Nj/Ny.


A Path Through Ohio

Wilderness Pr. Rail-trails Pa/Nj/Ny. Originating as a rails to trails program, the 326 - mile OTET provides travel along canal towpaths and paved train beds with a backyard view of Ohio’s diverse cultures, lush scenery and centuries of history. A path through ohio is a guide to riding the Ohio To Erie Trail which connects Ohio’s vibrant cities of Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati by bike path.

Rails to Trails Conservancy. Rail-trails Mid Atlantic 2nd. Whether you’re planning; a day trip, an out and back, a multi-day or the entire OTET, A Path Through Ohio will provide riders with a memorable preview of what Ohio has in store for you. Mid-atlantic Hiking/Backpacking Guides. The otet has been designated the state route 1, and will soon be nationally recognized as USBR 21 extending to Atlanta, GA.

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Rail-Trails Pennsylvania: The Definitive Guide to the State's Top Multiuse Trails

Best of all, the succinct descriptions are written by rail-trail experts, wheels, so you know it’s information that you can rely on! Whether you’re on feet, or skis, you’ll love the variety in this collection of multiuse trails―from beautiful waterways and scenic areas to the hustle and bustle of the states’ urban centers! Wilderness Pr.

Explore harrisburg via the Capital Area Greenbelt, or experience the countryside along the Redbank Valley Trail. You’ll appreciate the detailed maps for each trail, plus driving directions to trailheads. Here, the experts from rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these rail-trails, as well as other multiuse pathways, in Pennsylvania.

. Rail-trails Pa/Nj/Ny. Mid-atlantic Hiking/Backpacking Guides. Take a cultural journey along pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Heritage Trail, or enjoy a speedy out-and-back on the Greene River Trail. Explore 70 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across Pennsylvania All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails.

Wilderness press rail-trails Pennsylvania - 9780899979670 Rails to Trails Conservancy. Quick, at-a-glance icons indicate which activities each trail can accommodate, from biking to fishing to snowmobiling.


Rail-Trails Southeast: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Tennessee

Wilderness press rail-trails Pennsylvania - 9780899979670 . With 55 rural, north and south carolina, rail-trails Southeast covers Alabama, Georgia, suburban, Mississippi, and urban trails spanning 630 miles, Louisiana, Florida, and Tennessee. Mid-atlantic Hiking/Backpacking Guides. Includes two-color maps for each trip and succinct directions.

Rail-trails Mid Atlantic 2nd. Rails to Trails Conservancy. Wilderness Pr. Visit historic battlefields, travel through a gorge, see the world's largest cast-iron statue, and watch beavers and herons along the Southeast's historic rail-trails. The official guidebooks for the nationwide rail-trails system, the new Rail-Trails series books have an easy-to-use layout and design, clear maps, and precise trip descriptions.

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