Hike Alabama: An Atlas of Alabama's Greateast Hiking Adventures (Hike America Series) (Paperback)

~ Joe Cuhaj (Author)

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The premier guide to over 48 of the greatest hikes in the state. This one-of-a-kind guide to the State of Surprises takes you to the summits of the last of the Appalachian Mountain chain, the deep and wild canyons and rivers of Central Alabama, and the pristine white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Walk along the beaches of Gulf Shores to view a variety of endangered species of wildlife, visit towering waterfalls at the Sipsey Wilderness, and climb the rocky cliffs of the highest mountain in the state, Cheaha Mountain. Hike Alabama takes you to these and many more of the state's hidden hiking destinations, giving you a unique look into the state's history, culture, and incredible beauty. This guide includes comprehensive trail descriptions, from beginner to advanced; GPS-quality, digitally designed maps detailing each hike; accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike; detailed directions to get to the hike, detailed mile-by-mile directional cues, difficulty ratings, elevation gain, trail contacts, local information, and much more. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 368 pages, b&w photos, maps, icons)

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 1st edition (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762708433
• ISBN-13: 978-0762708437
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,228,691 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A State of Wonderful Hiking Surprises, May 10, 2001

By	Ben Erickson (Eutaw, AL USA) - See all my reviews

The state of Alabama is a natural wonder. From clear gulf waters kissed by blindingly beautiful white sand beaches, to rugged canyons and graceful mountains, Alabama truly has it all. Joe Cuhaj's book "Hike America: Alabama," covers enough trailblazing experiences in this well written and easy to follow guidebook to last a lifetime. The maps are clearly drawn and the text contains a wealth of information on everything from the local flora and fauna to the best restaurants in the area. Particularily nice are the individual hike profile maps, side elevation of the trail that can tell the novice more about the roughness of the terrain in a glance than squinting at a contour map all day. This is not the first book on hiking Alabama trails that I have bought, but it is by far the best.