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10 b/w photos 65 maps Complete descriptions of 170 great day hikes on the AT Easy-to-read topographic maps and elevation profiles for each hike Plants, wildlife, and historical points to see along the way From the spruce forests of Tennessee and the leafy gorges of Virginia to the rolling Pennsylvania hills and the rocky heights of New England, the Appalachian Trail offers 2,200 miles of hiking opportunities. The five books in this series present accurate, detailed information for 170 day hikes (and a few overnighters), all recommended by AT experts. Where to start and finish, water sources and shelters, early exit options, and what to expect on the trail itself are described. Specially commissioned easy-to-read-and-use topographic maps and elevation profiles accompany each recommended hike; mileage data, the best direction to travel, route difficulty, and sources for additional maps and information are also included. Each book points out natural and historical featuresplants, trees, animals, landforms, bridges, vistasthat make the recommended hikes special.
10 b/w photos 65 maps Complete descriptions of 170 great day hikes on the AT Easy-to-read topographic maps and elevation profiles for each hike Plants, wildlife, and historical points to see along the way From the spruce forests of Tennessee and the leafy gorges of Virginia to the rolling Pennsylvania hills and the rocky heights of New England, the Appalachian Trail offers 2,200 miles of hiking opportunities. The five books in this series present accurate, detailed information for 170 day hikes (and a few overnighters), all recommended by AT experts. Where to start and finish, water sources and shelters, early exit options, and what to expect on the trail itself are described. Specially commissioned easy-to-read-and-use topographic maps and elevation profiles accompany each recommended hike; mileage data, the best direction to travel, route difficulty, and sources for additional maps and information are also included. Each book points out natural and historical featuresplants, trees, animals, landforms, bridges, vistasthat make the recommended hikes special.
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Here's a fine short hike for an early season warmup that can easily be combined with Hike #2 for a pleasant overnight outing. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
trail relocation, backpacking hike, hiker parking, overnight parking, outdoor outfitter, base lodge, spur trail, tent sites, new shelter, hiking clubs, history features, ski trails<
Here's a fine short hike for an early season warmup that can easily be combined with Hike #2 for a pleasant overnight outing. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
trail relocation, backpacking hike, hiker parking, overnight parking, outdoor outfitter, base lodge, spur trail, tent sites, new shelter, hiking clubs, history features, ski trails<