Shenandoah National Park--a scenic mountain haven with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge and surrounding Shenandoah Valley. Within close proximity to the Washington, D.C./Baltimore metropolitan area, this nearly 200,000-acre park contains a wealth of cultural and natural sites, all waiting to be explored. This updated edition of Day and Overnight Hikes in Shenandoah National Park, with a new cover and text design, guides readers to these wonderful treasures hidden in over 500 miles of trails. Johnny Molloy shares his secrets about the most beautiful, most solitary, and most popular trails in the park.
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...sharp trail directions. -- Bristol Herald-Courier, October 26, 2003
superior organization, format, and maps...elevation profiles for each path...scenery, highlights, suitability for kids and more. -- The Free Lance-Star, January 10, 2004
superior organization, format, and maps...elevation profiles for each path...scenery, highlights, suitability for kids and more. -- The Free Lance-Star, January 10, 2004
From the Back Cover
Leave your cherished automobile and the drone of traffic on Skyline Drive behind and discover the true essence of scenic Shenandoah National Park by foot. You'll find white quartz outcrops, tumbling streams teeming with trout, fascinating views of the Blue Ridge, and many other natural wonders in this nearly 200,000-acre park.
Author Johnny Molloy will help you free both your mind and body by introducing you to more than 30 day hikes and 10 overnight hikes in the park. Some classic hikes, such as Hawksbill and Whiteoak Canyon, are included, but most hikes will steer you off the beaten path where you'll find more solitude and infrequently visited sights.
Each trail description offers commentary on what to expect along the way and rates each hike for: scenery, trail condition, difficulty, solitude, accessibility for children.
Easily carried in your pocket, this book provides directions to over 40 of the best day and overnight hikes in Shenandoah National Park. The exceptional beauty and peace of mind found on these hikes just can't be experienced from a climate-controlled automobile!
Author Johnny Molloy will help you free both your mind and body by introducing you to more than 30 day hikes and 10 overnight hikes in the park. Some classic hikes, such as Hawksbill and Whiteoak Canyon, are included, but most hikes will steer you off the beaten path where you'll find more solitude and infrequently visited sights.
Each trail description offers commentary on what to expect along the way and rates each hike for: scenery, trail condition, difficulty, solitude, accessibility for children.
Easily carried in your pocket, this book provides directions to over 40 of the best day and overnight hikes in Shenandoah National Park. The exceptional beauty and peace of mind found on these hikes just can't be experienced from a climate-controlled automobile!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An easy to follow guide for selected hikes,
By Ken (Virginia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Day and Overnight Hikes in Shenandoah National Park (Paperback)
I like the format of this hiking book the best. A very easy to read and follow guide with just the right amount of side discussions. Maps are nicely done without too much detail and the book is narrow enough to fit in a pocket. I wish all hiking guides would use this format. The selected hikes are well thoughtout and cover all regions of the Park.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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This book covers the best walks that Shenandoah has to offer,
By A Customer
This review is from: Day and Overnight Hikes in Shenandoah National Park (Paperback)
I thought this book was the most comprehensive of its kind. The two weeks I spent in the park were enhanced by the knowledge and experience of the author. I recommend this book to anyone who is thinking of exploring Shenandoah!!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Hiking the easy way,
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This review is from: Day and Overnight Hikes in Shenandoah National Park (Paperback)
Molloy obviouly spent a lot of time at Shenandoah because all the hikes he picked were winners (at least all those I have gone on so far!). This book tells me just what I want to know: the hike, distance, difficulty, and hiking time. Even better, it gives me a running commentary about what I am going to see on the hike, so I don't miss anything. And it fits right in my pack! I really like the directions to get me to the trailhead. I can pack up and be on the trail in a jiffy. So if you are looking for just the right information (in our era of information overload) Molloy's book is for you.
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