Rail-Trails Iowa & Missouri: The definitive guide to the state's top multiuse trails

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Explore 44 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 44 of the best, most highly rated rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Iowa and Missouri. Each entry includes detailed maps, driving directions to trailheads, activity icons, and succinct descriptions. Explore the regions history by hitting the Frisco Highline Trail, retracing a 35-mile route of Harry Trumans Whistlestop campaign. Enjoy one of the most well-known trail art installations in the country along High Trestle Trail. Meander along farmlands and forests on the 21-mile T-Bone Trail, or visit some of the regions most welcoming communities on the nearly 240-mile Katy Trail. Youll love the variety in this collection of Midwestern multiuse trailsfrom beautiful waterways and scenic areas to the hustle and bustle of the states urban centers. So whether youre looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, youll find it in this comprehensive trail guide.

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The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a nationwide advocacy group whose one great mission is to protect America's irreplaceable rail corridors by transforming them into multiuse trails. The Conservancy is based in Washington, D.C.