Publisher's Synopsis
Best Rail Trails Pacific Northwest is the complete guide to walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing more than sixty of the best rail trails in one of the most beautiful and geographically varied reaches of America. Written by a local author with expert knowledge of the region, this easy-to-use book provides mile-by-mile descriptions of the most popular rural and urban rail trails in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, plus complete listings of the region's other rail trails-from Washington's Burke Gilman Trail that passes above the old sand point naval base, to Idaho's Route of the Hiawatha Trail, renowned for its tunnels. Look inside to find: ·Full trail profiles, including length, access points, difficulty rating, and surface type ·Detailed trail maps ·Full-color photos ·GPS coordinates ·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
