Description
Book SynopsisExplore the best rail-trails52 trails and more than 856 mileswith the official guideLooking for a level trail where you can enjoy a brisk fitness walk, bike ride, or stroll with the family? 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 in Florida
General James A. Van Fleet State Trail runs 29 miles through Central Florida's expansive Green Swamp, home to some of the state's most impressive wildlife. For a real adventure, try the 106.5-mile Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, which stretches from Key Largo to Key West. Or for visitors who really want to unplug, visit Sanibel Island, a beautiful sanctuary with 24 paved miles that take you to beaches, a wildlife refuge and rehabilitation center, a historical lighthouse and village, a renowned seashell museum, and more.
In this book, you'll find:
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Detailed maps for every rail-
Trade Review
“The perfect stocking stuffer, this book highlights more than 50 Florida trails over 192 pages and includes driving directions to trailheads, too.”
—Mari Faiello, Tampa Bay Times
Table of Contents
About Rails-to-Trails ConservancyForeword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
How to Use This Book
The Trails
Index
Photo Credits
Support Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
