Hiking Pennsylvania, 3rd: 55 of the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures (State Hiking Guides Series) [Paperback]

John L. Young (Author)

Book Description

Series: State Hiking Guides Series | Publication Date: June 3, 2008

A guide to fifty of Pennsylvania's top hiking destinations. Heavily illustrated with maps, elevation profiles, and photos, this book provides detailed directions, mile-by-mile trail descriptions, and quick-reference boxes for trail specifications and summary information. Each trail is graded by difficulty. Recommendations for accommodations and restaurants round out this exceptionally detailed guide book.

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From the Back Cover

From the shores of Lake Erie to the City of Brotherly Love, this newly revised and expanded edition of Hiking Pennsylvania features fifty-five hikes that crisscross the Keystone State. Choose a challenging backpack adventure in the mountains, an easy family ramble through historic battlefields, a hike past canals to photograph wildflowers and waterfalls, or a trek through reminders of the state’s mining past. Outdoors writer John L. Young leads the way by suggesting local campgrounds, lodging, restaurants, and hiking clubs and outfitters and by giving you a unique look into the history, culture, and incomparable beauty of Pennsylvania.

For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuides® have set the standard for
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Look inside to find:

• Hikes suited to every ability
• Advice on hiking with children or dogs, planning, and equipment needs
• Comprehensive directionsto the trailheads, trail descriptions, maps, and

   elevation profiles
• Mile-by-mile directional cues
• Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for every hike

About the Author

John L. Young is a veteran hiker, journalist, and freelance writer. A frequent contributor to Pennsylvania newspapers and magazines, he is the author of a previous book on Pennsylvania coal-mining history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 2nd edition (June 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762744502
• ISBN-13: 978-0762744503
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #209,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Pennsylvania