Rails-To-Trails New York: The Official Rails-To-Trails Conservancy Guidebook (Great Rail-Trails Series) [Idioma Inglés] - Softcover

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is the only national organization devoted to converting abandoned railroad lines into multi-use trails -- ideal for recreation, transportation, historic preservation, and open-space conservation.Published in cooperation with RTC, this comprehensive New York State guide highlights the "top" trails -- those that are most popular, provide the greatest recreational opportunities, or are otherwise of special interest -- with mile-by-mile descriptions, historical information, detailed narratives, maps, photographs, and sidebars.In addition to these "top" trails, all of the other rail-trails in the state are described with summary information on length, location, recreational activities, wildlife viewing, and wheelchair access.This guide features 49 multi-use rail-trails for outdoor sports enthusiasts.

From the official series of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, this is your comprehensive guide to walking, jogging, skating and biking New York's rail-trail system.Inside you'll find: thirty-nine of the region's most popular rural and urban rail-trails; full trail profiles, including length, access points, and surface type; detailed trail maps; availability of parking, rest rooms, and places to stay and eat along the trail.The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is the largest trails organization in the country and the only one devoted to converting unused railroad lines to multi-use trails. Since 1986, the Conservancy's mission of reconnecting America with rail-trials has been taking shape all across the country. Today, more than 11,000 miles of rail-trails are open to the public. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 256 pages, b&w photos, maps)