Across the country, more than 1600 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
updated guide in the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
presents the Mid-Atlantic region's finest rail-trails plus other great
multiuse trails.
Rail-Trails Mid-Atlantic covers 60 trails in Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 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, travel along dense
forests, open fields, and lush waterways. Some explore the area's
history, such as Maryland's 13-mile Baltimore and Annapolis Trail. Tour
the nation's capital, visit the site of an historic Civil War battle,
and enjoy the serenity of the rural countryside along the Mid-Atlantic's
many great multiuse trails.
This full-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.