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Rail-Trails Florida: The definitive guide to the state's top multiuse trails Spiral-Bound |

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

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The experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present 52 of the best rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Florida.

Explore the best rail-trails—52 trails and more than 856 miles—with the official guide

Looking 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:

  • 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
Publisher: AdventureKEEN
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 192 pages
ISBN-10: 0899978193
Item Weight: 0.7 lbs
Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.88 x 8.5 inches

“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

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to converting former railroad corridors to public, multiuse recreational trails that offer easy access to runners, hikers, bicyclists, skaters, wheelchair users, and equestrians. It serves as the national voice for more than 160,000 members and supporters, more than 23,000 miles of open rail-trails across the country, and more than 8,000 miles of potential trails waiting to be built—with a goal of ensuring a better future for America made possible by trails and the connections they inspire. To find out more about Rail-Trails, check out the Conservancy's official website at railstotrails.org.