60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Baltimore: Including Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties (60 Hikes - Menasha Ridge) (Paperback)

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Within an hour's drive of Maryland's largest city, an abundance of natural and scenic places remain. From hikes within the city, including a new 14-mile greenway running through the largest unbroken urban forest in the United States, to the solitude of rural Carroll and northwest Baltimore Counties, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Baltimore is a guide to great hikes in the area. Not only are the big state parks and reservoirs covered, but readers will also find hidden treasures throughout the city and six surrounding counties, from vigorous day hikes to pleasant strolls. Walk along beaches, rivers, rolling farmland, waterfalls, mixed forests, the Chesapeake Bay -- even a prairie; areas rich in history and wildlife await the Baltimore area hiker. This book tells readers how to get there and what to see once they are there.

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Product Details Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press; 1st edition (May 1, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0897326237 ISBN-13: 978-0897326230 Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #224,605 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #7 in  Books > Travel > United States > States > Maryland > Baltimore

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Hiking Book, February 24, 2008 By  Eric L. Gorr "ericgorr" (Laurel, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    First, I love the book 60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Washington DC and would highly recommend it. Based on my experience with that book, written by a different author, I was looking forward to trying out the hikes in this one. After trying out a few of the hikes, I must say that I cannot be more disappointed. The writers instructions for the hikes left out many critical details. One of the hikes I picked at random, was #55 in Patapsco Valley State Park. This hike, like the others, left out critical details to complete the hike as described successfully. My friends and I ended up forging our own path because of the uselessness of what the author wrote. Furthermore, hike #55 has the hikers cross not just one, but two bridges which are unsafe for pedestrians to cross. The description of hike #55 even uses the, unfortunately, accurate phrase 'admittedly, it isn't very pleasant' to describe one part of the hike. It is my opinion that if one has to use a phrase like this, that one should rethink the hike entirely as hikes are supposed to be pleasant. Please, save your money and avoid this book. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars 60 Hikes within 60 miles:Baltimore, July 9, 2009 By  S. Morris (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I have found this to be a nice guide. It details a variety of hikes within the city and outside of it. This includes directions, contactinformation, and GPS coordinates . It could stand some improvements. The directions for the Double Rock Park trail is unclear for the return, but then the trail is not well marked and it may also have to do with the copyright date. The map for Lake Roland trail is way off the mark. Part of that is due to copyright date, and the southern end is closed off, but 85 is shown on the wrong side of Falls Road. Get the guide but verify with the DNR or other resources to help you keep on track. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars both are right, October 9, 2007 By  Richard Gorelick (Baltimore) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I think both reviews above are correct. The book has absolutely inspired me to explore my own region. It's really changed my outlook and my health. However, there are times when the author's instructions are hard to grasp (especially when they seem to conflict with trail maps and signs -- and I think the map for the hike I took yesterday was just plain wrong.) I have already recommended (or bought) this book for several friends and all have been excited to know about it.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Neat find! We're relatively new to the area, and were looking for some ideas on getting out, and back to nature. Read more Published 24 days ago by Anastasia Kanyuck 5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for... New to the Baltimore area....had been struggling to find good day hikes...looked online, etc. -could find references to parks, etc. Read more Published on November 4, 2007 by Byron Dillard 2.0 out of 5 stars Not so helpful While this book does outline quite a few hikes around and in Baltimore, it is hard to follow the author's instructions. Read more Published on September 16, 2007 by C. Flaim 5.0 out of 5 stars Hiking Enthusiasts, Rejoice! Whether you like to take scenic strolls with your toddler or hike with the true pioneer spirit of the rugged individualist, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Baltimore, by Evan Balkan, is... Read more Published on May 15, 2006 by Douglas E. Lambdin Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press; 1st edition (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897326237
• ISBN-13: 978-0897326230
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #224,605 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Hiking Book, February 24, 2008

By	Eric L. Gorr "ericgorr" (Laurel, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First, I love the book 60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Washington DC and would highly recommend it. Based on my experience with that book, written by a different author, I was looking forward to trying out the hikes in this one. After trying out a few of the hikes, I must say that I cannot be more disappointed. The writers instructions for the hikes left out many critical details. One of the hikes I picked at random, was #55 in Patapsco Valley State Park. This hike, like the others, left out critical details to complete the hike as described successfully. My friends and I ended up forging our own path because of the uselessness of what the author wrote. Furthermore, hike #55 has the hikers cross not just one, but two bridges which are unsafe for pedestrians to cross. The description of hike #55 even uses the, unfortunately, accurate phrase 'admittedly, it isn't very pleasant' to describe one part of the hike. It is my opinion that if one has to use a phrase like this, that one should rethink the hike entirely as hikes are supposed to be pleasant.

Please, save your money and avoid this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 60 Hikes within 60 miles:Baltimore, July 9, 2009

By	S. Morris (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have found this to be a nice guide. It details a variety of hikes within the city and outside of it. This includes directions, contactinformation, and GPS coordinates . It could stand some improvements. The directions for the Double Rock Park trail is unclear for the return, but then the trail is not well marked and it may also have to do with the copyright date. The map for Lake Roland trail is way off the mark. Part of that is due to copyright date, and the southern end is closed off, but 85 is shown on the wrong side of Falls Road. Get the guide but verify with the DNR or other resources to help you keep on track.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars both are right, October 9, 2007

By	Richard Gorelick (Baltimore) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I think both reviews above are correct. The book has absolutely inspired me to explore my own region. It's really changed my outlook and my health. However, there are times when the author's instructions are hard to grasp (especially when they seem to conflict with trail maps and signs -- and I think the map for the hike I took yesterday was just plain wrong.) I have already recommended (or bought) this book for several friends and all have been excited to know about it.