Explore 57 of the best rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.
All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Level and accessible, these paths are ideal for a brisk fitness walk, bike ride, or stroll with the family. In Rail-Trails Mid-Atlantic, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these routes, as well as other multiuse pathways, in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. Many rail-trails are paved and run through the most scenic parts of town. Others, such as the 34-mile Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail, traverse dense forests, open fields, and lush waterways. Some explore the area's history, like Maryland's 13-mile Baltimore and Annapolis Trail.
Tour the nation's capital, visit the site of a historic Civil War battle, and enjoy the serenity of the rural countryside along the Mid-Atlantic's many great pathways. Whether you're on feet, wheels, or skates, you'll love the variety in this collection of multiuse trails!
Inside you'll find:
- Informative descriptions written by rail-trail experts
- Detailed maps for every featured trail
- Driving directions to trailheads
- Icons indicating the activities that each trail can accommodate
- Information you can rely on from the official guide to rail-trails
"You can now throw away all your self-help books on fighting depression, losing weight, toning muscles, finding something to do with your kids, and learning American history. Just use this guide, find a great trail--and enjoy!"
--Peter Harnik, Director, Center for City Park Excellence, Trust for Public Land
Table of Contents:
About Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Staff Picks
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
How to Use This Book
Delaware:
James F. Hall Trail
Junction & Breakwater Trail
Michael Castle Trail
Maryland:
Baltimore & Annapolis Trail
Cross Island Trail
Gold Mine Loop Trail
Great Allegheny Passage
Henson Creek Trail
Indian Head Rail Trail
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail
MA & PA Heritage Trail
Northwest Branch Trail
Patuxent Branch Trail
Savage Mill Trail
Sligo Creek Trail
Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
Trolley Line #9 Trail
Wayne Gilchrest Trail
Western Maryland Rail Trail
Virginia:
Devil's Fork Loop Trail
Guest River Gorge Trail
Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail
High Bridge Trail
Huckleberry Trail
Jackson River Scenic Trail
James River Heritage Trail
Lake Accotink Trail
Little Stony National Recreation Trail
Mount Vernon Trail
New River Trail State Park
Richmond and Danville Rail-Trail
Riverwalk Trail
Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail
Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
Washington & Old Dominion Regional Park
Wilderness Road Trail
Washington, D.C.:
Capital Crescent Trail
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
West Virginia:
Barnum Rail Trail
Blackwater Canyon Trail
Brooke Pioneer Trail
Brooklyn to Southside Junction
Cranberry Tri-Rivers Rail Trail
Glade Creek Trail
Greenbrier River Trail
Green Mountain Trail
Limerock Trail
Mon River Rail-Trail System
North Bend Rail Trail
Panhandle Trail
Potts Valley Rail Trail
Rend Trail
Seneca Creek Trail
South Prong Trail
West Fork River Rail Trail
West Fork Trail
Wheeling Heritage Trails
Index
Photo Credits
Support Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
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.
Wilderness Press
Pub Date: June 14, 2022
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