Hiking Tennessee (Paperback)

by Kelley Roark (Author)

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Product Description
Unique hiking adventures abound in Tennessee where trails meander through hardwood forests with roaring waterfalls and hidden caves and to rocky mountaintop vistas and barren balds. Tennessee is also a place where human and natural history are inescapably intertwined, and each hike is not just an exploration of the natural world but a slice of Americana that shouldn't be missed. From natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the historical Civil War battlefields of Shiloh and Lookout Mountain, Hiking Tennessee is a state-wide hiking guide that features 62 of the best hiking areas-including the Appalachian Trail, the Natchez Trace, Land Between the Lakes, and the diverse Cumberland region. Special sections focus on hiking with children and Civil War stories, and detailed trail descriptions will lead you to great fishing spots and campsites. Accurate maps and first-hand information will get you to the trailheads and help you plan your trip. Whether you are interested in a challenging backpacking adventure deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains or an easy day hike or leisurely stroll through a historic state park, Hiking Tennessee is an indispensable part of your next outing.

From the Back Cover
From natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the historical Civil War battlefields of Shiloh and Lookout Mountain, this state-wide hiking guide features 62 of the best hiking areas--including the Appalachian Trail, the Natchez Trace, Land Between the Lakes, and the diverse Cumberland region. Special sections focus on hiking with children and Civil War stories, and detailed descriptions will lead you to great fishing spots and campsites. Accurate maps and first-hand information will get you to the trailheads and help you plan your trip. Whether you are interested in a challenging backpacking adventure deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains or an easy day hike or leisurely stroll through a historic state park, <i>Hiking Tennessee</i> is an indispensable part of your next outing to the Volunteer State.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560443944
• ISBN-13: 978-1560443940
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #238,537 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to Tennessee's many beautiful hikes, June 13, 2004

By A Customer

We moved to Tennessee two years ago and bought this book in the first bookstore we visited. We've bought others since then, but this is still our favorite. The hikes are well described and there is enough extra info to provide interest without making you dig for what you need. Each hike gives you a goal (waterfall, overlook, wildflowers, etc.), and the trail difficulty is rated. There are simple maps which combine hikes in the same area, making it possible to plan a weekend without a lot of flipping back and forth. Others must like this book as well- I notice it's quoted on several popular hiking websites.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Experienced Hiker's Review, February 22, 2006

By	Don R. Serina "SpiritWalker" (Malibu) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been an avid hiker for over 30 years in the Malibu area of Southern California. Over the years I have read many books on hiking. I will be relocating to the Nashville area and wanted to get an idea of what kind of hiking exists in Tennessee. This book does a fair job of presenting the information and overall is well organized by geographical area. The reason I am only rating it three stars is it is light on pictures and the maps presented do not give enough detail. There is a great book by Milt Mcaully called "Hiking Topanga" which does a far better job and rates a five compared to this book. The author would do well to revise the book following the example set in "Hiking Topanga".

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on the topic, January 3, 2009

By	William D. Back (Jacksonville, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We recently moved to TN and like to hike. TN has some of the best parks for hiking and just visiting. I recommend both the book and the State if you like challenging hikes and beautiful natural scenery.