Trekking the Southern Appalachians: The Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia (Backpacker Magazine) [Paperback]

Jack Igleman (Author), Corey Hadden (Author), Jack Igelman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Backpacker Magazine | Publication Date: May 2005

Hike longer and deeper into a wilderness of rich history an striking beauty. *25 treks (multi-day outings averaging 30-50 miles long) in the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Georgia *Three itineraries with camp options for each trek--you choose the miles-per-day distance you travel *All in color: photography, 3-D "real image" topographic maps, trek summary charts, and elevation profiles for each route Whether it's a 70-mile hike that traverses the crest of the Great Smokies from end to end or a trail in Pisgah National Forest dedicated to a local hiking pioneer, each trek in this guide was chosen for its unique natural features or cultural or historical legacy. Moderate treks stitch together established trails in new ways. More challenging journeys require some cross-country travel and route finding to link one trail with another. This guide is chock-full of features including a "Trail Summary and Mileage Estimates" chart.

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If hiking is your passion, then this book is for you. -- Atlanta Sports & Fitness

About the Author

Corey Hadden has climbed, backpacked, and paddled throughout the Americas, from Canada to the Andes. He is an instructor for the North Carolina Outward Bound School. Jack Igelman has explored the southern Appalachian Mountains by foot, bike, rope, and boat. A former Outward Bound instructor, he lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books (May 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898869668
• ISBN-13: 978-0898869668
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #182,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #75 in Books > Travel > North America

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hiking the Southern Appalachians, March 9, 2009

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Joseph Murray White "soleful2001" (pleasant garden nc) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trekking the Southern Appalachians: The Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia (Backpacker Magazine) (Paperback)

If you are interested in the premier long trails of the SE US, then I recommend this book. This book is a great planning aid. The trail descriptions have just enough detail for planning but not specific "every turn" descriptions. I have hiked several of the featured hikes in this book. I have found that the maps and overviews are accurate.
There are some good photos in the book too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for the SERIOUS backpacker, May 31, 2008

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Jeff Schneider (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Trekking the Southern Appalachians: The Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia (Backpacker Magazine) (Paperback)

For backpackers wanting to do tough trails with 12-18 mile days. Clear information, excellent photos, nice little maps too.

This is so much better than your typical Falcoln 3 mile loop hike book with scattered, inaccurate information. I used this book for the Art Loeb Trail and it was extremely helpful. I hope to do more of the trips in the book too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Southern Treks, September 20, 2010

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This review is from: Trekking the Southern Appalachians: The Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia (Backpacker Magazine) (Paperback)

Great ideas for 3+ day treks. These are great trails OFF the AT in the southeast. Most are NOT loops and they range from 17 to 70 or so miles. Good book with good info and not alot of useless information. Haven't tried any of the hikes but I have been on parts of one or two of the trails. Happy hiking.