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    Rail-Trail Hall of Fame: A Selection of America's Premier Rail-Trails
    Rail-Trail Hall of Fame: A Selection of America's Premier Rail-Trails
    Rail-Trail Hall of Fame: A Selection of America's Premier Rail-Trails
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    Rail-Trail Hall of Fame: A Selection of America's Premier Rail-Trails

    By Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

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    About this ebook

    • Popular, proven format: the first edition (9780899978253) sold more than 8,500 copies

    • Official guide from the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

    • 33 Hall of Fame rail-trails from across the USA

    • Selections based on scenic value, amount of use, amenities, historical significance, excellence in management and maintenance, community connections, and geographic distribution

    • Fully updated book with 4 new trails

    • New edition in full color, with plenty of photographs

    • Detailed maps for each trail, plus driving directions to trailheads

    • Icons indicating the activities each trail can accommodate

    • Succinct descriptions written by rail-trail experts

    • Fascinating railroad history behind each trail

    • Trails in the states of Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWilderness Press
    Release dateMay 5, 2020
    ISBN9781643590387
    Rail-Trail Hall of Fame: A Selection of America's Premier Rail-Trails

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      Rail-Trail Hall of Fame - Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

      EAST

      The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, which parallels a portion of the Great Allegheny Passage, offers tourism excursions.

      RHODE ISLAND

      1East Bay Bike Path

      Counties

      Bristol, Providence

      Endpoints

      Tockwotton St. and India St. at India Point Park (Providence) to Thames St. and Oliver St. in Independence Park (Bristol)

      Mileage

      14.3

      Roughness Index

      1

      Surface

      Asphalt

      Featuring picturesque bay views replete with seabirds flying overhead and marinas full of ships displaying a panoply of colorful sails, the 14.3-mile East Bay Bike Path (EBBP) offers the quintessential New England experience. This was the first bike trail constructed by the state of Rhode Island, and since the first few miles opened in 1987, it has proven to be an immensely popular route for visitors and locals alike.

      Begin in Providence at historical India Point Park. In the 1700s, this was a major port for trade ships traveling between the West Indies and east Asia. Later, the port was an entry point for waves of immigrants, including many Irish, Cape Verdeans, Azoreans, and Portuguese, whose impact on the culture of the region can still be felt today.

      The waterfront pathway offers one beautiful scene after another.

      The East Bay Bike Path has a distinct maritime flavor; you’ll see marinas and boats of every size along the water.

      Cross over the I-195 bridge and head south while enjoying stunning views of the Providence River. See tugboats and sailboats cruising along, spot swans and cormorants bobbing on the waves, and take in the fresh salty air on a leisurely ride along this well-maintained and well-used route.

      In Riverside, take a detour to see the Looff carousel in Crescent Park. A National Historic Landmark, this hand-carved structure was built in 1895 by famed carousel maker Charles I. D. Looff, whose works were featured in amusement parks throughout the country. To reach the park, turn right onto Beach Road and take a left onto Bullocks Point

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