All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy serves as the national voice for more than 160, 000 members and supporters, more than 22, 000 miles of open Rail-Trail across the country, and more than 8, 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..
In this book, you\'ll find detailed maps for every rail-trail, plus driving directions to trail-heads, icons indicating the activities each trail can accommodate, succinct descriptions written by Rail-Trail experts, and a look at the fascinating railroad history behind each trail.
These Hall of Fame Rail-Trails are found in 28 states and in nearly every environment.
In 2007, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy began recognizing exemplary Rail-Trails through its Rail-Trail Hall of Fame, based on scenic value, value of use, amenities, historical significance, excellence in management and maintenance, community connections, and geographic distribution.
All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails
