Books about Rail trails from Amazon.com

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 With more than 65 rural, suburban, and urban trails spanning 800 miles, Rail-Trails Mid-Atlantic covers trails in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. Stroll through shady pines and deep forests, visit a Christmas tree farm, and watch grazing llamas along the mid-Atlantic's historic rail-trails. Includes two-color maps for each trip and succinct directions.

• Built on unused railroad corridors, rail-trails offer gentle grades and easy access for all types of recreation enthusiasts. Rail-trail users include runners, hikers, bicyclists, skaters, wheelchair users, and equestrians.
• These two-color books include 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.
• Every trip has a detailed map that includes start and end points, trailheads, parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities.

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With 60 rural, suburban, and urban trails threading through 622 miles, Rail-Trails New England covers Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Many rail-trails are paved and run through the most scenic parts of town, such as the 12-mile Island Line Trail in Burlington, Vt., skirting the city's waterfront before jutting three miles out onto a lake. Some delve into the particular history of an area, like the Massachusetts' Phoenix Rail-Trail, where the first naval battle of the American Revolution was fought offshore in 1775. Others offer an escape from city life, such as the East Bay Bicycle Path, Rhode Island's first rail-trail, which runs 14 miles from Providence to Bristol and provides stunning views of Narragansett Bay. This two-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..
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With 55 rural, suburban, and urban trails spanning 630 miles, Rail-Trails Southeast covers Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee Visit historic battlefields, see the world's largest cast-iron statue, travel through a gorge, and watch beavers and herons along the Southeast's historic rail-trails. Includes two-color maps for each trip and succinct directions..
Price: $9.52 [Notify me when price goes down.]

This guidebook provides 43 mapped trails to explore by bicycle throughout the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State. The trails range from easy rail-trails to rugged mountain biking trails..
Price: $17.95 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Subtitle: The Essential Outdoor Guide to The Garden State's Best Multi-use Recreational Trails Built on Abandoned Railroad Grades. Foreword by New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman Each of these rail-trails has been converted from an abandoned railroad line as part of the growing nation-wide "Rails-to-Trails" movement, so these routes are historic as well as scenic. The solitude and beauty of rail-trails can be enjoyed by a variety of outdoor users including bicyclists, hikers, equestrians, and the disabled. This book explains all the information you need to explore the adventures of the trails. Included are precise odometer based mileages, specific trailhead directions, accurate maps, organizations, local contacts, B & Bs, and local bike shops, plus fascinating stories of each former railroad's history. You are invited to discover the delightful, educational, and healthy possibilities along the 24 Great Rail-Trails of New Jersey..
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New Hampshire Rail Trails is the most comprehensive guide yet written on multi-use rail trails in New Hampshire Charles F. Martin has logged hundreds of hours and even more bicycle miles exploring every available trail on the rights of way of this state's former railroads. With inviting prose, 95 meticulous maps, and 180 photographs of railroad artifacts, scenery, and trail conditions, he shares his experience and expertise in this well-researched guide, which includes capsule histories of the railroads that operated here followed by detailed descriptions of the trails that have taken their place. Each trail description includes ratings of the trail surface condition and the scenery that can be seen from the trail; a list of permitted uses (from walking and biking to horseback riding and snowmobiling); clear instructions for parking and for accessing the trail; and comprehensive notes on natural and historical sights, as well as railroad artifacts, that trail users will see along the way..
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• Ideal for exploring at a relaxed pace, on easy terrain
• Covers 40 rail-trails throughout Washington state, hundreds of miles in all
• Ideally suited for walkers, bicyclists, equestrians, joggers, skaters, cross-country skiers, and even the physically challenged

Looking for new ways to enjoy Washington's great outdoors? Have you had it with mountainsides of endless switchbacks? If exploring at a different pace on easier terrain is more your style, Washington's Rail-Trails: Walking - Running - Bicycling - In-Line Skating - Horseback Riding has what you're looking for.

Washington's Rail-Trails: Walking - Running - Bicycling - In-Line Skating - Horseback Riding is the first in-depth guide to all of the rail-trails currently open in Washington State. Walkers, bicyclists, equestrians, joggers, in-line skaters, cross-country skiers, and even the physically challenged can enjoy hundreds of miles of flat, safe, ready-made pathways perfectly suited for non-motorized activities. These converted abandoned railways, whose tracks and ties departed with the decline of railroading, connect towns and suburbs as they wind through some of Washington's prettiest countryside. In-city trails, such as the Burke-Gilman Trail, pave the way for commuters to walk and bike to work each day.

The 40 rail-trails represented here are broken down into three regions, covering all kinds of territory. The Northwest area's 12 rail-trails include the Old Robe Historic Trail, Snoqualmie Pass Trail, and the Snohomish-Arlington Centennial Trail. Highlighting the Puget Sound area are the Preston-Snoqualmie and the King County Interurban Trail. Eastern Washington offers the Iron Horse State Park and Spokane River Centennial Trails, plus 9 more. Trail descriptions, accompanied by maps and photos, include complete information on length, surface, entry and endpoints, trail managers, restrictions, safety, and etiquette.

A leader in rail-trail development, Washington State has long recognized the advantages of these "linear parks." Author Fred Wert presents an in-depth look at railroad history, the recreational, historic, and economic importance of rail-trails, and how citizens can get involved to develop, promote, and protect new and existing trails.

Whether you are walking, riding, running, or rolling,Washington's Rail-Trails: Walking - Running - Bicycling - In-Line Skating - Horseback Riding will be a constant companion for rewarding outdoor experiences.

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Price: $5.95 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Over 300 miles of bicycle adventures. Fun and safe for the whole family.

This guidebook is packed with maps and details for 42 bicycling trails in the Rochester, NY region. Learn where to park, how long you'll be riding, amenities to find along the way, and the type and difficulty of terrain to expect.

The trails range from easy, paved bike paths to more rugged mountain biking trails. Learn local history and discover new places to ride even if you've been a life-long resident.

"My husband is an avid biker who enjoys long road rides. I won't do that with the kids, so he was thrilled to be able to get us biking on trails. Take Your Bike was the real impetus for this and a blessing to me to know where we were going and what we were doing. And, I know the kids will be safe and have exercise and fun! Thanks." Sherry Sabo

"A great resource for people looking for good bike trails in the Rochester area. Take Your Bike contains easy-to-read maps of trails and locations, plus descriptions and difficulty ratings. A must-have for any Rochesterian with a bike!" Suebee via Amazon.com.
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