Best Rail Trails Wisconsin

Author : Kevin Revolinski
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762755857
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Best Rail Trails Wisconsin written by Kevin Revolinski and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-01-20 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They include: Full trail profiles, including length, access points, difficulty rating, and surface type Detailed trail maps At-a-glance icons for easy identification of rail trails that best suit one's interests Information on wheelchair accessibility; availability of parking, rest rooms, and places to eat along the trail; location of ranger stations, visitor's centers and depot museums; and where to rent bikes

Author : Kevin Revolinski
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493050567
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Best Rail Trails Wisconsin written by Kevin Revolinski and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They include: Full trail profiles, including length, access points, difficulty rating, and surface type Detailed trail maps At-a-glance icons for easy identification of rail trails that best suit one's interests Information on wheelchair accessibility; availability of parking, rest rooms, and places to eat along the trail; location of ranger stations, visitor's centers and depot museums; and where to rent bikes

Author : Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899978746
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rail-Trails Michigan and Wisconsin written by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, you'll find it in Rail-Trails Michigan and Wisconsin, highlighting the best, most highly rated trails in these two states. Many of the trails were converted from unused railroad corridors to become some of the best multiuse rail-trails in the region. In this guidebook, experts from the Rail-to-Trails Conservancy present their list of 64 of the best trails and rail-trails in Michigan and Wisconsin. Tour Michigan's state capital on the Lansing River Trail, which winds along scenic riverbanks for 8 miles from the campus of Michigan State University to Old Town Lansing. Witness the effects of ancient ice floes on the landscape in Wisconsin along the 52-mile Glacial Drumlin State Trail. See the native tall-grass prairie, explore hardwood forests and waterways, and visit quintessential American small towns along the Midwest's many rail-trails. In addition to details about each trail, Rail-Trails Michigan and Wisconsin also provides information about trail amenities, including restrooms, parking facilities, and water fountains.

Author : Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899977065
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rail-Trails Midwest Great Lakes written by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this edition in the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the best of the Great Lakes rail-trails, home to the most rail-trails in the country. With 113 rural, suburban, and urban trails threading through nearly 2300 miles, Rail-Trails Midwest: Great Lakes covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Many rail-trails are paved and run through the most popular parts of town, such as the 61-mile Illinois Prairie Path, which links Chicago-area suburbs. Others take you back in time for a look at regional history, like Ohio's 11-mile Holmes County Trail. The Midwest has thousands of miles of rail corridor that have been turned into 360 rail-trails in the Great Lakes alone. Every trip has a detailed map that includes start and end points, trailhead, parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities. Many of the level rail-trails are suitable for walking, jogging, bicycling, inline skating, wheelchairs, and horses.

Author : Phil Van Valkenberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780762706051
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wisconsin written by Phil Van Valkenberg and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to rail-trails in the Western Great Lakes highlightes the "top" trails-those that are most popular, detailed narratives, maps, photos, and sidebars noteing historical sites, wildlife viewing and wheelchair access.

Author : Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899978223
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rail-Trails Minnesota written by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, you'll find it in this comprehensive trail guide highlighting the best, most highly rated trails in Minnesota. 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 48 of the best trails and rail-trails in Minnesota. Experience first-hand how Minnesota earned the nickname "Land of 10,000 Lakes" by taking one of several paths through the various lake districts, including the 121-mile Paul Bunyan State Trail, one of the longest rail-trails in the United States. In addition to details about each trail, Rail-Trails Minnesota also provides information about trail amenities, including restrooms, parking facilities, and water fountains.

Author : Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 9780899977096
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rail-Trails West written by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this edition in the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the best of the West. With 70 rural, suburban, and urban trails threading through 1,050 miles, Rail-Trails West covers 60 trails in California, eight in Arizona, and two in Nevada. Many rail-trails offer escapes from city life, like the Mount Lowe Railway Trail, high above the buzzing Los Angeles basin on a rail line vacationers once took to a mountaintop resort. Others offer the pure sensory thrill of sweeping terrain, like Arizona's 7-mile Prescott Peavine Trail. Still more juxtapose the natural world with the railroad's industrial past, like Nevada's Historic Railroad Hiking Trail, which passes through five massive tunnels to reach Hoover Dam. Every trip has a detailed map, directions to the trailhead, and information about parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities. Many of the level rail-trails are suitable for walking, jogging, bicycling, inline skating, wheelchairs, and horses.

Author : Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Publisher : Rail-Trails
ISBN 13 : 9780899978734
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rail-trails written by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and published by Rail-Trails. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore 63 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across two states. All around the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present their list of 63 of the best, most highly rated rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Michigan and Wisconsin. Each entry includes detailed maps, driving directions to trailheads, activity icons, and succinct descriptions. Explore Wisconsin's iconic Elroy-Sparta State Trail--widely acknowledged to be the oldest rail-trail in America--or Lake Michigan Pathway, which features beaches and marinas that keep you in close touch with its namesake. Tour Michigan's state capital on the Lansing River Trail, which winds along scenic riverbanks for 8 miles, from the campus of Michigan State University to Old Town Lansing. Witness the effects of ancient ice floes on Wisconsin's landscape along the 52-mile Glacial Drumlin State Trail. You'll love the variety in this collection of Midwestern multiuse trails--from beautiful waterways and scenic areas to the hustle and bustle of the states' urban centers. So whether you're looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, you'll find it in this comprehensive trail guide.

Author : Steve Johnson
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781931599344
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biking Wisconsin written by Steve Johnson and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biking Wisconsin explores 50 fun rides that will really spin your wheels. It's all here: Great Lakes shore tours, big city bike trails, rolling hill and dale in farm country, painfully steep hills, and noble forest. There are routes here for riders of all abilities, listings of Wisconsin bike shops and clubs, bicycling-related web sites, safety and bike-buying tips, and more. Narrative ride descriptions are accompanied by easy-to-read maps and detailed trip information. So hop on your bike and explore!

Author : Rails-to-Trails-Conservancy
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899977081
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rail-Trails Southeast written by Rails-to-Trails-Conservancy and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2012-01-15 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 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.