Explore 50 of the most iconic segments along the Great American Rail-Trail—spanning over 3,700 miles between Washington, DC, and Washington state.
The Great American Rail-Trail is the nation’s first cross-country, multiuse trail. Designed to connect coast to coast, this ambitious route will one day stretch uninterrupted across 12 states and the District of Columbia. More than half of the trail is already complete and ready to explore—and in Great American Rail-Trail, the experts at Rails to Trails Conservancy showcase 50 of the most scenic, significant, ready-to-use segments for walkers, runners, cyclists, equestrians, skaters, skiers, and people of all abilities.
Travel the famed Great Allegheny Passage through the Appalachian region. Enjoy Indiana’s Cardinal Greenway or Iowa’s Raccoon River Valley Trail. Marvel at Western beauty on Idaho’s Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes or Washington’s Burke-Gilman Trail. With pathways passing through forests and farmlands, across plains and mountain valleys, and into the heart of America’s great cities, this collection offers something for every trail enthusiast.
Inside you’ll find:
- In-depth descriptions written by rail-trail experts
- Full-color maps, trail facts, and GPS waypoints
- Icons indicating activities and wheelchair accessibility for each trail
- Historical and cultural insights into every region
- Suggested itineraries for long-distance connections