Best Bike Rides Minneapolis and St. Paul: Great Recreational Rides In The Twin Cities Area
Best Bike Rides Minneapolis and St. Paul: Great Recreational Rides In The Twin Cities Area
Hidden in and around Minneapolis and St. Paul are some great roads, trails, and bike paths that are fun to explore. Best Bike Rides Minneapolis and St. Paul describes 40 great recreational rides in the metro areas. With most rides between 5 and 30 miles—including road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and mountain bike rides—it’s easy to find an interesting place to ride. Each route includes complete directions, a map, a text description of the area you’ll be riding, the GPS coordinates of the start/finish point, and color photos of one the ride’s features. Also included is information on local restaurants, lodging, maps, bicycle shops, other facilities for cyclists, and community resources.
- ASIN: 1493040685
- ISBN: 1493040685
- Manufacturer: Falcon Guides
Best Rail Trails Wisconsin: More Than 50 Rail Trails Throughout The State (Best Rail Trails Series)
Best Rail Trails Wisconsin: More Than 50 Rail Trails Throughout The State (Best Rail Trails Series)
They include: Full trail profiles, including length, access points, difficulty rating, and surface typeDetailed trail mapsAt-a-glance icons for easy identification of rail trails that best suit one's interestsInformation on wheelchair accessibility; availability of parking, rest rooms, and places to eat along the trail; location of ranger stations, visitor's centers and depot museums; and where to rent bikes
- ASIN: 0762746769
- ISBN: 0762746769
- Manufacturer: Falcon Guides
Rail-Trails Michigan and Wisconsin: The definitive guide to the region's top multiuse trails
Rail-Trails Michigan and Wisconsin: The definitive guide to the region's top multiuse trails
Explore 63 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across two states. All around the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present their list of 63 of the best, most highly rated rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Michigan and Wisconsin. Each entry includes detailed maps, driving directions to trailheads, activity icons, and succinct descriptions. Explore Wisconsin’s iconic Elroy-Sparta State Trail―widely acknowledged to be the oldest rail-trail in America―or Lake Michigan Pathway, which features beaches and marinas that keep you in close touch with its namesake. Tour Michigan's state capital on the Lansing River Trail, which winds along scenic riverbanks for 8 miles, from the campus of Michigan State University to Old Town Lansing. Witness the effects of ancient ice floes on Wisconsin’s landscape along the 52-mile Glacial Drumlin State Trail. You’ll love the variety in this collection of Midwestern multiuse trails―from beautiful waterways and scenic areas to the hustle and bustle of the states’ urban centers. So whether you’re looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, you’ll find it in this comprehensive trail guide.
- ASIN: 0899978738
- ISBN: 0899978738
- Manufacturer: Wilderness Press
Backroad Bicycling in Wisconsin: 28 Scenic Tours through Lakes, Forests, and Glacier-Carved Countryside, Second Edition
Backroad Bicycling in Wisconsin: 28 Scenic Tours through Lakes, Forests, and Glacier-Carved Countryside, Second Edition
This cycling guide to Wisconsin has been updated to include a wider variety of rides on back roads and rail-trails for all levels of recreational cyclists. Features 5 new tours and a selection of the authors' favorite rail-trails. Wisconsin is one of cycling's best kept secrets. From the tall pines and clear lakes of the north, through gently rolling central farmlands, to the high bluffs and hidden valleys along the Mississippi River, the state is laced with well-maintained secondary roads. Since 1986, when they founded the Bike Wisconsin touring company, Jane and Scott Hall have led thousands of cyclists on tours around their home state. In this book they have selected 28 of their favorite daylong cycling adventures, as well as a bonus chapter recommending their favorite rail-trails. The tours cover varied terrain and feature places of historic and cultural interest and areas of natural beauty. Each tour includes a detailed map; mile-by-mile directions; information on terrain and mileage; trip highlights; and where to find repairs and rentals along the way. 28 black-and-white photographs, 29 maps
- ASIN: 088150548X
- ISBN: 088150548X
- Brand: Brand: Countryman Press
- Manufacturer: Countryman Press
Mountain Bike Trails of Wisconsin (Illustrated Bicycle Trails Book Series)
Mountain Bike Trails of Wisconsin (Illustrated Bicycle Trails Book Series)
Includes most Rail-Trails. Easy to Reference and Use! Directions to trail areas, locations & distances to nearby communities. Facilities noted where available near or on the trails with trail distances, settings, and difficulty levels. State and sectional overviews & trail rules, with riding tips & contacts for additional information, plus alternate trail uses such as x-c skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, horseback riding, etc.
- ASIN: 1574300253
- ISBN: 1574300253
- Brand: Brand: American Bike Trails
- Manufacturer: American Bike Trails
Elroy Sparta Trail Guidebook: Also includes: "400" State Trail, Omaha Trail, La Crosse River State Trail, and Great River State Trail
Elroy Sparta Trail Guidebook: Also includes: "400" State Trail, Omaha Trail, La Crosse River State Trail, and Great River State Trail
The Elroy Sparta Trail Guidebook is the definitive source for the information needed to enjoy yourself on this beautiful bicycle trail. Where to dine, where to stay, what to do, even which direction to bike is included in this book that was written by one of the foremost enthusiast of the Elroy Sparta Trail. This book also includes the connecting trails: "400 State Trail, Omaha Trail, La Crosse River State Trail, and the Great River State Trail.
- ASIN: 0595189776
- ISBN: 0595189776
- Brand: Brand: iUniverse
- Manufacturer: iUniverse
Rail-Trails Midwest Great Lakes: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin
Rail-Trails Midwest Great Lakes: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin
With 113 rural, suburban, and urban trails threading through 2,300 miles, Rail-Trails Midwest: Great Lakes covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Many rail-trails run through the most popular parts of town, such as the 61-mile Illinois Prairie Path, which links Chicago-area suburbs. Others take you back in time for a look at regional history, like Ohio’s 11-mile Holmes County Trail. Every trip has a detailed map that includes start and end points, trailhead, parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities. Many of the level rail-trails are suitable for walking, jogging, bicycling, inline skating, wheelchairs, and horses.
- UPC: 719609974673
- ASIN: 0899974678
- ISBN: 9780899974675
- Brand: Brand: Wilderness Press
- Manufacturer: Wilderness Press
Fat Tire Wisconsin: A Mountain Bike Trail Guide
Fat Tire Wisconsin: A Mountain Bike Trail Guide
Razorback Ridge. Levis Mound. The Underdown. Washburn and Nepco Lake. Whether you’re looking for a snake-like singletrack or a steep descent, whether you want to hit the trails near urban centers or escape to the scenic northern woods and waters, Fat Tire Wisconsin will take you there.In this updated Second Edition, authors and Wisconsin natives W. Chad McGrath and Mark Parman share the knowledge gained from countless hours of riding Wisconsin’s off-road bike trails. They’ve included twenty-one challenging new trail systems, as well as changes and expansions to older systems. Fat Tire Wisconsin includes details of terrain and levels of difficulty; trail maps, directions to the trail sites, and use fees; and information on organizations, races, and websites.Worldwide, mountain biking is enjoying ever-increasing popularity. Wisconsin, already a popular and welcoming locale for cycling activities of all kinds, is fast becoming a leader in off-road biking. Fat Tire Wisconsin takes you straight into the heart of everything that off-road Wisconsin has to offer.
- ASIN: 0299172147
- ISBN: 0299172147
- Manufacturer: University of Wisconsin Press
Mountain Biking Wisconsin (State Mountain Biking Series)
Mountain Biking Wisconsin (State Mountain Biking Series)
Forty rides.
- ASIN: 1560446668
- ISBN: 1560446668
- Brand: Brand: FalconGuides
- Manufacturer: Falcon Guides
Bicycling Guide To The Mississippi River Trail: A Complete Route Guide Along The Mississippi River
Bicycling Guide To The Mississippi River Trail: A Complete Route Guide Along The Mississippi River
New 2nd edition, published April 29, 2013. From Itasca State Park in Minnesota, to the southernmost point in Louisiana, on the Gulf of Mexico, Bob Robinson guides you along the designated route of the Mississippi River Trail, turn by turn. The Mississippi River Trail follows the mighty river’s 2500-mile journey across America’s heartland. Whether you are planning to cycle the entire trail or looking for a weekend adventure, this guidebook includes the services, route directions, bike shops, and maps you need to plan your adventure. The narration accompanying each section of the guidebook includes points of interest and history of the area. Many of the quaint picturesque communities along the Mississippi River have long been popular destinations for travelers, and are well equipped to accommodate their needs. All services have been verified and updated in this new edition, along with over 600 additional miles of new MRT routes. So grab your bike and get prepared for the adventure of your life!
- ASIN: 0981895204
- ISBN: 0981895204
- Brand: Brand: Spirits Creek
- Manufacturer: Spirits Creek