Railroads - History, Railroads - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
Where ribbons of steel once crisscrossed the nation, now there are ribbons of green. Since 1996, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has helped convert thousands of miles of unused railroad beds to multiuse activity trails for everyone to enjoy. Today rail-trails are found in every state. These flat or gentle-grade trails are the perfect place to walk, jog, bicycle, in-line skate, horseback ride, or cross-country ski. They offer year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation.
This complete listing of every rail-trail available for public use in the United States is the official directory of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Each rail-trail listing includes a succinct descripton of the trail's endpoints, mileage, surface, location, wheelchair accessibility, and contact information, including Web sites. Icons for each trail show the appropriate activities, and state overview maps show the location of each trail at a glance.
This complete listing of every rail-trail available for public use in the United States is the official directory of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Each rail-trail listing includes a succinct descripton of the trail's endpoints, mileage, surface, location, wheelchair accessibility, and contact information, including Web sites. Icons for each trail show the appropriate activities, and state overview maps show the location of each trail at a glance.
Editorials
Booknews
A guide to trails in every state that were converted from unused railroad beds to multi-use activity trails. Every rail-trail available for public use in the US is listed, with notes on trail lengths and endpoints, type of surface, types of activities allowed, and wheelchair accessibility, plus mail and telephone contacts for each trail. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
November 24, 2000
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press
Pages
272
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780762705986