Explore more than 50 top rail-trails and multiuse pathways across
three states--Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island--with this
official guide.
All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to
public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails
Conservancy present more than 50 destination rail-trails, as well as
other multiuse pathways, in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode
Island.
Within these pages, you can explore two Hall of Fame Rail-Trails: the
Minuteman Bikeway with its rich historical connections to the American
Revolution and the East Bay Bike Path with its quintessential New
England waterfront views. You'll discover trails that traverse the quiet
woodlands of Connecticut and the charming communities of Rhode Island,
and you'll learn about ambitious trail projects spanning multiple
counties across Massachusetts, like the Mass Central Rail Trail and the
Border to Boston Trail. These adventures and more await you on the many
multiuse trails of the region.
In this book, you'll find:
Detailed maps for each trail, plus driving directions to trailheads
Icons indicating the activities each trail can accommodate
Succinct descriptions written by rail-trail experts
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy serves as the national voice for more than
160,000 members and supporters, more than 22,000 miles of open
rail-trail 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.
