Rail-Trails Pennsylvania


Book Description

Explore 60 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways with this official guide All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these rail-trails—as well as other multiuse pathways—in Pennsylvania. You’ll appreciate the detailed maps for each trail, plus driving directions to trailheads. Quick, at-a-glance icons indicate which activities each trail can accommodate, from biking to fishing to horseback riding. Best of all, the succinct descriptions are written by rail-trail experts, so you know it’s information that you can rely on! Take a multi-day journey on the 152-mile Great Allegheny Passage, or enjoy a speedy out-and-back on the 4-mile Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails. Pennsylvania clocks in with 146 total rail-trails, so you’re sure to find the perfect route. Whether you’re on feet, wheels, 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!




Rail-Trails Florida


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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. 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. 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.




Pennsylvania's Rail-Trails


Book Description

With old favorites like the Stony Valley Railroad Grade and the Ghost Town Trail as well as new additions like the Chester Valley Trail and the Mahoning Shadow Trail, this seventh edition contains over 1100 miles of trails.Following a format much like earlier editions, the book contains valuable, easily-accessed information. Each trail listing contains a photograph, historical description, trailhead directions (including new Pennsylvania interstate exit numbers), trail map, trail details, a local manager contact, and more.




Pennsylvania's Rail-Trails


Book Description

Containing maps, photographs, trail descriptions and historical background, the 10th edition guidebook covers more than 1200 miles of rail-trail in Pennsylvania. Each trail description includes coordinates of latitude and longitude for at least one trailhead to help digital users find their way. Every rail-trail in this book offers a unique adventure. Designed to fit in your shirt or coat pocket, bike bag or glove compartment, this durable guidebook brings the mission of the Rails-to Trails Conservancy to life!




Pennsylvania's Rail-trails


Book Description

The 2004 Ninth Edition of Pennsylvania_s Rail-Trails guidebook provides all the details necessary to enjoy more than 1,200 miles of rail-trail. Each trail listing contains a photograph, historical description, trailhead directions, trail map, trail details, a local trail contact, and more. New to the ninth edition are the GPS coordinates for many of the trail heads. Users will find the information handy for navigating to the trailheads using their personal navigation receivers.




Rail-Trails Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York


Book Description

Across the country, more than 1,600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, multiuse trails, where people can enjoy a fitness run, a leisurely bike ride, or a stroll with the family. In this newest addition to the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the Northeast's finest rail-trails. Rail-Trails Northeast covers one hundred of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania's rail-trails. With a rich industrial and passenger rail history, the Northeast is one of the densest rail-trail regions in the country. Rural, suburban, or urban, 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, 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, trailhead, parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities.




Rail-Trails Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York


Book Description

Across the country, more than 1,600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, multiuse trails, where people can enjoy a fitness run, a leisurely bike ride, or a stroll with the family. In this newest addition to the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the Northeast’s finest rail-trails. Rail-Trails Northeast covers one hundred of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania’s rail-trails. With a rich industrial and passenger rail history, the Northeast is one of the densest rail-trail regions in the country. Rural, suburban, or urban, 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, 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, trailhead, parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities.




Pennsylvania's Rail-trails


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Pennsylvania's Rail-Trails


Book Description

With old favorites like the Story Valley Railroad Grade and the Ghost Town Trail as well as new additions like the Chester Valley Trail and the Mahoning Shadow Trail, this eighth edition contains over 1100 miles of trails. Each trail listing contains a photograph, historical description, trailhead directions (including new Pennsylvania interstate exit numbers), trail map, trail details, a local manager contact, and more.




Pennsylvania's Rail-trails


Book Description

With old favorites like the Stony Valley Railroad Grade and the Ghost Town Trail as well as new additions like the Chester Valley Trail and the Mahoning Shadow Trail, this sixth edition contains more than 100 trails totaling over 1000 miles.Following a format much like earlier editions, the book contains valuable, easily-accessed information. Each trail listing contains a photograph, historical description, trailhead directions, trail map, trail details, a local manager contact, and more. In addition there are more than 60 trailside businesses listed including bike shops, outfitters, restaurants, taverns, ice cream shops, B&Bs, campgrounds, etc.