Customer Reviews

Monongahela National Forest Hiking Guide

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This is a very good book for MNF hiking. It also includes information about which trails would be good for ski touring. It includes good trail descriptions, topo maps, area maps, contact information and some photos. There is also a trail rating system for things like scenic beauty, which I found to be helpful.

The trail descriptions refer to the topo maps in the book and include highlights of the trails. The trails are also marked on the topo maps in the book.

The book is divided by Ranger Districts within the Forest, which makes covering this huge area of forest more manageable. It also includes information about other areas in the Forest such as Blackwater Falls State Park.

Having used this guide I definitely recommend it. The only downside to such a comprehensive book is that it is a little bit too heavy to be carried on the trail. I have used it for planning purposes and have purchased the USGS topo maps to carry while hiking.

Unlike some guides, which are really a list of the author's favorite trails, this one lists all of the trails in the Mon. Anywhere you want to go, this guide will tell you what the trail is like and how to get there. Overall, it is a very useful book.

Not my cup of tea, way too detailed nothing about horses which is why I got it.