Rail-Trails Iowa & Missouri: The Definitive Guide to the State's Top Multiuse Trails

Explore 44 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across two states.

All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these rail-trails, as well as other multiuse pathways, in Iowa and Missouri. Enjoy one of the most well-known trail art installations in the country along Iowa's High Trestle Trail, or visit some of Missouri's most welcoming communities on the nearly 240-mile Katy Trail. You'll love the variety in this collection of Midwestern multiuse trails--from beautiful waterways and scenic areas to the hustle and bustle of the states' urban centers

In this book, you'll find:

• Detailed maps for every rail-trail, plus driving directions to trailheads
• Icons indicating the activities each trail can accommodate
• Succinct descriptions written by rail-trail experts

"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

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Published: 05/16/2017
ISBN: 9780899978468
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.40d