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Other titles in the Where to Ride series:Best Rail Trails California: More Than 70 Rail Trails Throughout the State (Where to Ride)by Tracy Salcedo-chourre
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Best Rail Trails California is the complete guide to walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing the Golden States extensive rail-trail system. Written by a local with expert knowledge of her state, this easy-to-use book provides mile-by-mile descriptions of the seventy-four most popular rural and urban trails, plus complete listings of the other rail trails. From Northern Californias Hammond Coastal Trail to Sierra Nevadas ruggedly challenging Merced River Trail, the states best rail trails are described. Look inside to find: • Full trail profiles, including length, access points, difficulty rating, and surface type • Detailed trail maps • At-a-glance icons for easy identification of rail trails that best suit ones interests • Information on wheelchair accessibility; availability of parking, restrooms, and places to eat along the trail; locations of ranger stations, visitors centers, and depot museums; and where to rent bikes Book News Annotation:Author Salcedo-Chourré provides comprehensive descriptions of many of California's rail-trails, those stretches of abandoned railroad beds that wind across the state. Trail entries include activities appropriate for each trail (cycling, walking, hiking, skating), degree of difficulty and surface description, location and local area characteristics, and the availability of food, restrooms, and parking. They also include maps, contact information for local public transit, and the availability of bicycle and skate shops in the area. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Synopsis:Comprehensive directory to the state's most popular rail trails. Each trail will receive a full trail profile, descriptive narrative, detailed information, and more. Synopsis:Best Rail Trails California is the complete guide to walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing the Golden State’s extensive rail-trail system. Written by a local with expert knowledge of her state, this easy-to-use book provides mile-by-mile descriptions of the seventy-four most popular rural and urban trails, plus complete listings of the other rail trails. From Northern California’s Hammond Coastal Trail to Sierra Nevada’s ruggedly challenging Merced River Trail, the state’s best rail trails are described. Look inside to find:
• Full trail profiles, including length, access points, difficulty rating, and surface type • Detailed trail maps • At-a-glance icons for easy identification of rail trails that best suit one’s interests • Information on wheelchair accessibility; availability of parking, restrooms, and places to eat along the trail; locations of ranger stations, visitor’s centers, and depot museums; and where to rent bikes About the AuthorTracy Salcedo-Chourré is the author of 20 previous books, including Exploring Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. A native of California, she lives in the Bay Area with her husband and three sons. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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