Hiking Kentucky (State Hiking Series) [Paperback]

Michael H. Brown (Author)

Book Description

Series: State Hiking Series | Publication Date: November 1, 2001

From old country roads to dense forest paths, Kentucky boasts more than 1,500 miles of marked and maintained trails.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Lace up your boots and sample more than seventy-five of the finest trails the Bluegrass State has to offer. From old country roads to dense forest paths, Kentucky boasts more than 1,500 miles of marked and maintained trails. Explore the massive cliffs and rock arches at Red River Gorge, the quiet woods and marshlands in Sloughs Wildlife Area, the dramatic overlooks at Cumberland Gap, and the secluded ridges and ravines along the Lower Rockcastle. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Mike Brown will introduce you to these hikes and more. Use this guide for: up-to-date trail information; accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails; difficulty ratings for each hike; detailed trail maps; zero-impact hiking tips. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest throughout Kentucky. (6 x 9, 320 pages, b&w photos, maps, charts)

About the Author

Michael Brown is a freelance writer and veteran hiker. He currently lives in Arlington, Virginia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762711167
• ISBN-13: 978-0762711161
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,978,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #56 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Kentucky

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Guide to Kentucky Hiking, January 21, 2002

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James D. Moyer "Bluegrass Reader" (Louisville, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hiking Kentucky (State Hiking Series) (Paperback)

Michael Brown's new book on hiking in Kentucky is a well-written, highly informative addition to the short library of must-have books on the outdoors in Kentucky. He's hiked all the trails described himself, and provides good detail with small maps in the book, and GPS coordinates as well. He's a former reporter for the Courier-Journal, and it shows in the clear, engaging prose.

I field-tested the book this weekend with a hike in the Rockcastle Narrows. The descriptions and directions were fully accurate, and the book described clearly some of the route finding challenges on this particular trail.

Highly recommended.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for hiking Kentucky, May 26, 2003

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jtrue25 "jtrue25" (Lexington, KY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hiking Kentucky (State Hiking Series) (Paperback)

I echo the previous review. This book is very informative, well written, and very comprehensive with discussions on 79 hikes. For anybody interested in the overwhelmingly beautiful and dynamic landscapes of the Commonwealth, follow the suggestions in this book.