Author Salcedo-Chourré provides comprehensive descriptions of many of California's rail-trails, those stretches of abandoned railroad beds that wind across the state. Trail entries include activities appropriate for each trail (cycling, walking, hiking, skating), degree of difficulty and surface description, location and local area characteristics, and the availability of food, restrooms, and parking. They also include maps, contact information for local public transit, and the availability of bicycle and skate shops in the area. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)