Great American Rail-Trail(r)

Explore 50 of the most iconic segments along the Great American Rail-Trail—spanning over 3,700 miles between Washington, DC, and Washington state.The Great American Rail-Trail is the nation’s first cross-country, multiuse trail. Designed to connect coast to coast, this ambitious route will one day stretch uninterrupted across 12 states and the District of Columbia. More than 55% of the trail is already complete and ready to explore—and in The Great American Rail-Trail, the experts at Rails to Trails Conservancy showcase 50 of the most scenic, significant, ready-to-use segments for walkers, runners, cyclists, equestrians, skaters, skiers, and people of all abilities.Travel the famed Great Allegheny Passage through the Appalachian region. Enjoy Indiana’s Cardinal Greenway or Iowa’s Raccoon River Valley Trail. Marvel at Western beauty on Idaho’s Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes or Washington’s Burke-Gilman Trail. With pathways passing through forests and farmlands, across plains and mountain valleys, and into the heart of America’s great cities, this collection offers something for every trail enthusiast.Inside you’ll find:

Hersteller:	Libri GmbH
Anschrift:	Europaallee 1 36244 Bad Hersfeld
Kontakt:	gpsr@libri.de

Rails to Trails Conservancy is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to converting former railroad corridors to public, multiuse recreational trails that offer easy access to runners, hikers, bicyclists, skaters, wheelchair users, and equestrians. It serves as the national voice for more than 160,000 members and supporters, more than 23,000 miles of open rail-trails 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.