Great American Rail-Trail(R)

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Great American Rail-Trail(R)

Highlights of America's First Cross-Country, Multiuse Trail

Cycling: general and touring Trains and railways: general interest Travel guides: routes and ways

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Collection: Rail-Trails

Language: English

Published by: Wilderness Press

Published on: 19th May 2026

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781643591315


Explore 50 of the most iconic segments along the Great American Rail-Trails spanning over 3,700 miles between Washington, DC, and Washington state.

Great American Rail-Trail earned Bronze Medal honors from the IPPY Independent Publisher Book Awards, in the Travel Guidebook category.

The Great American Rail-Trail

The nations first cross-country, multiuse trail. Designed to connect coast to coast, this ambitious route will one day stretch uninterrupted across 12 states and the District of Columbia. More than half of the trail is already complete and ready to explore and in Great American Rail-Trail, the experts at Rails to Trails Conservancy showcase 50 of the most scenic, significant, ready-to-use segments for walkers, runners, cyclists, equestrians, skaters, skiers, and people of all abilities.

Trail Highlights

Travel the famed Great Allegheny Passage through the Appalachian region. Enjoy Indianas Cardinal Greenway or Iowas Raccoon River Valley Trail. Marvel at Western beauty on Idahos Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes or Washingtons Burke-Gilman Trail. With pathways passing through forests and farmlands, across plains and mountain valleys, and into the heart of Americas great cities, this collection offers something for every trail enthusiast.

Inside youll find

In-depth descriptions written by rail-trail experts. Full-color maps, trail facts, and GPS waypoints. Icons indicating activities and wheelchair accessibility for each trail. Historical and cultural insights into every region. Suggested itineraries for long-distance connections.

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