Description
Book SynopsisA concise guide to the best day hikes along the entire Appalachian Trail. Summit the iconic Katahdin in Maine, explore Pennsylvania's Chimney Rocks, splash in Tennessee's Laurel Fork Gorge and Falls, and find out where Blood Mountain got its name in the new edition of Best of the Appalachian Trail: Day Hikes by Victoria and Frank Logue and Leonard M. Adkins. This is the most comprehensive and useful guide to this beloved long trail. The book details hikes in each of the 14 states that the Appalachian Trail passes through; previews the flora, fauna, and history of the A.T.; and offers point-by-point descriptions of each hike with trailhead directions. Hikes range in length from less than 1 mile to 11 miles.
Trade Review“Ideal for those who want to experience the AT’s best in short bursts.”
—David Miller, Library Journal
Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia and Virginia Tennessee and North Carolina Georgia Appendix Trail Maintenance Clubs About the Authors
