The Complete Katy Trail Guidebook

"This guidebook includes handy service information for each town, maps, and photographs and features some one-of-a-kind individuals you'll meet along the way. Whether you're biking the trail, hiking it, or traveling from town to town by car, this guidebook is the perfect resource for every traveler. Longer stories are also included for rainy-day armchair odysseys. If you've ever wondered which goddess adorns our capitol, or pondered the many uses for Missouri mud, this book is for you. Definitive guide to the services, towns, people, places and history along Missouri's 225-mile Katy Trail, America's Longest Rails-To-Trails Project. Maps, 80 photographs, fold out of entire trail, mileage charts and more. 192 pages."--Publisher's website

Everything you need to plan a daytrip or weekend getaway ... including a complete listing of wineries, towns, services, B & Bs, people, places, history, local attractions and nearby state parks.

Embark on an extraordinary adventure through one of America's most iconic trails with the Katy Trail Guide 2024-2025: Your Ultimate Journey Through Scenic Trails, Historic Towns, and Unforgettable Cultural Experiences. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time explorer, this guide is your essential companion for discovering the natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture along the Katy Trail.From the rolling hills of Missouri to the charming historic towns that dot the trail, this comprehensive guide covers every aspect of your journey. Dive into the history and significance of the Katy Trail, meticulously explore the best times to visit, and discover invaluable tips for budgeting, packing, and ensuring a safe and memorable trip. Whether you're looking for luxury accommodations or budget-friendly stays, you'll find a wealth of options to suit every traveler. Immerse yourself in local culture with insights into festivals, art institutions, and unique dining experiences. The detailed itineraries, practical advice, and insider tips make it easy to plan the perfect trip tailored to your interests. Whether you're biking, hiking, or simply soaking in the scenery, this guide ensures you won't miss a thing. Don't just dream about your next adventure-make it a reality! Grab your copy of the Katy Trail Guide 2024-2025 today and start planning your unforgettable journey through America's heartland. Your ultimate adventure awaits!

All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails. In 2007, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy began recognizing exemplary rail-trails through its Rail-Trail Hall of Fame, based on scenic value, value of use, amenities, historical significance, excellence in management and maintenance, community connections, and geographic distribution. These Hall of Fame rail-trails are found in 28 states and in nearly every environment. In this book, you'll find detailed maps for every rail-trail, plus driving directions to trail-heads, icons indicating the activities each trail can accommodate, succinct descriptions written by rail-trail experts, and a look at the fascinating railroad history behind each trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy serves as the national voice for more than 160,000 members and supporters, more than 22,000 miles of open rail-trail 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.

A guide to 51 short hikes through the forests, glens, bogs and hills of central and western New York State.

"1300+ miles, 39 days, 16 breweries, 10+ bike trails, 6 mountain passes"--Cover.

Head out for adventure on the unpaved back roads of America with Nick Legan’s complete guide to gravel grinders and bikepacking! Gravel cycling is a glorious return to the purest roots of two-wheeled adventure. From farm roads and miners’ paths to the high passes of the Rockies and the Alps, gravel cycling and bikepacking will set you free to explore, enjoy, persevere, and discover. Escape the traffic and ride unpaved with Nick Legan’s GRAVEL CYCLING: The Complete Guide to Gravel Racing and Adventure Bikepacking. In this ground-breaking guide, accomplished gravel cyclist Nick Legan shares everything you need to know to enjoy gravel cycling and bikepacking. Drawing on interviews with top gravel junkies and his own hard-won knowledge from countless backcountry miles, Legan covers all the gear, bike setup, riding tips, course previews, and outfitting strategies you need to enjoy gravel cycling with confidence. He profiles 18 favorite one-day gravel races and 8 epic multi-day bikepacking adventure routes. Legan shares colorful stories of the origins of gravel cycling in North America and its rapid spread to Europe, Asia, and South America. Best of all, this full-color guide is packed with more than 350 gorgeous photographs from beautiful rides that will inspire you to seek out dirt and gravel roads near you. Legan brings his experience as a ProTour bike mechanic to this guide, offering detailed data on bike setup, gear selection, and how to build your own dream gravel bike. He shares crucial ride-saving tips and smart ways to make sure you’ll enjoy every moment. Over one-third of the roads in the U.S. are unpaved, which means you can enjoy the roads less travelled at the perfect pace to soak up new vistas and valleys, canyons and creeks—or push the pace over an epic day with fast friends. From gear to racing, route planning to camping—the wild ride of a lifetime awaits you in GRAVEL CYCLING. Gravel grinders Includes complete profiles, tips, and gear set-up for favorite gravel races and events: Almanzo, Barry-Roubaix, Crusher in the Tushar, Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée, Dirty Kanza, Dirty Reiver, Grasshopper, Gravel Fondo, Gravel Roc, Gravel Worlds, Great Otway, Grinduro, La Gravel66, La Résistance, Land Run, Pirinexus 360, Rebecca’s Private Idaho, Trans Iowa. Bikepacking Offers route guides to favorite multi-day bikepacking routes: The Arizona Trail, The Colorado Trail, Denali Highway, Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Towpath, Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, Katy Trail, Oregon Outback, and Trans North California.