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Short Bike Rides: Central and Western Massachusetts |
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| by Howard Stone |
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| Biking is fun for the whole family, and whether you're a
dedicated cyclist or just want to have some fun with the kids on the weekend, a bike and a couple
of hours are all you need to enjoy the carefully selected routes in this well-researched guide.
Each ride includes precise written directions, excellent route maps, level of difficulty,
including mileage, safety tips, availability of food and facilities, as well as vivid descriptions
of points of interest. |
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Rails-To-Trails Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine: Official Conservancy Guidebook |
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| by Cynthia Mascott |
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| From the official series of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, this is your comprehensive
state-by-state guide to walking, jogging, biking and cross-country skiing the region's rail-trail system. Inside you'll find:
Full trail profiles, including length, access points, difficulty rating, and surface type; detailed trail maps; at-a-glance
icons for easy identification of rail-trails that best suit your interests; wheelchair accessibility; availability of parking,
rest rooms, and places to eat along the trail; location of ranger stations and visitor's centers and where to rent bikes, boats,
skis, and other recreational equipment. The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to convert
abandoned railroad lines into trails for public recreational use. Today, the Conservancy has created more than 10,000 miles
of public trails across the United States. |
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