Written primarily for hikers, the guide has five chapters, along with an Introduction, Appendix, and an Index. In Chapter 1-Maps, there are 36 highly detailed maps of the trail, most of which are based on scanned portions of the 7.5 Minute Series USGS Topographic maps. Chapter 2-Description of the Trail, has 42 pages of written description of the many twists and turns of the trail, with mileage and brief notes on local history and ecology. Chapter 3-Alternative Routes, describes other paths leading off the North South Trail. Detailed maps for these routes are included. Chapter 4-Getting There, gives precise directions for driving to over 50 different places all along the trail. Chapter 5-Camping Along the Trail, lists campgrounds on or near the trail. Thirty-six photographs of the countryside all along the trail are found throughout the guide.
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This comprehensive guide describes the North South Trail, a 77-mile-long path that goes through the countryside along the western border of Rhode Island. The North South Trail begins by the Atlantic Ocean in Charlestown and ends in Burrillville at the border of Massachusetts. This fine, ten year old trail was developed for walking, horseback riding and mountain biking.
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"Vanover has written the definitive guide to Rhode Island's longest trail." -- Doug Norris, South County Independent, August 16, 2001
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The author is a hiker, naturalist, and conservationist who lives in Charlestown, Rhode Island.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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A concise, detailed and well authored trail guide,
By edmarch (Coeur d' Alene, Idaho) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The North South Trail: A Guide for Traveling Across Rhode Island for Hikers, Equestrians, and Mountain Bikers (Paperback)
As a avid hiker and naturalist, I found this guide to be the best and detailed ( it includes interesting historical facts of sites this trail transverses) guide I've ever used. It would useful to the most experience outdoorsmen to the novice hiker. I highly recommend it.
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Excellent addition to my trail guide library,
By Louis DeMarco (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The North South Trail: A Guide for Traveling Across Rhode Island for Hikers, Equestrians, and Mountain Bikers (Paperback)
"The North South Trail" is a remarkably thorough field guide to this premier path through Rhode Island. The author has expertly manipulated 1:24,0000 US Geological Service maps to create large scale details for 34 trail sections. This handy guide and an orienteering compass are all you really need to navigate the North South Trail. Trail descriptions for each of the 34 sections comprise most of the text. Chapters on Getting There, and Camping Along The Trail, and an appendix, and index all add the the thoroughness of this excellent guide. I particularly like the photography of rural Rhode Island, and the pronunciation guide for places such as Quonochontaug.
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North South Trail: A guide for traveling across Rhode Island for hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers,
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This review is from: The North South Trail: A Guide for Traveling Across Rhode Island for Hikers, Equestrians, and Mountain Bikers (Paperback)
somewhat hard to read, chapters seam to skip around. Once you figure it out,it's invaluable. Would not hike without it!!
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