Download or read book Southern Appalachian Day Hikes written by Cindy Lemon and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plan your outdoor hiking adventure with this invaluable and up-to-date guide of day hikes within the Pisgah National Forest - Pisgah Ranger District. This book provides details for over 30 hikes that can be completed in one day and providing a variety of scenic views - from gentle forest strolls to high elevation climbs all within driving distance from Asheville or Brevard North Carolina.

Download or read book Southern Appalachian Day Hikes North Carolina Blue Ridge Parkway Trails Edition written by Cindy Lemon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail South written by Johnny Molloy and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: South details 45 hikes along the AT from the trail's southern terminus atop Georgia's Springer Mountain north through North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. These superlative treks visit overlooks, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and wildernesses, as well as scenic, cultural, and historical sites -- even trail towns. This selection of hikes reflects the great variety of features the southern AT provides, and the guide is authored by the Southeast's most experienced outdoor writer, Johnny Molloy.

Download or read book Cherokee National Forest Hiking Guide written by William H. Skelton and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1992, Cherokee National Forest Hiking Guide has been a vitalcompanion to thousands who have explored the 640,000-acre Cherokee National Forest. This second edition has been substantially expanded to cover all hiking trails in the forest as of 2003.Stretching across the Tennessee?North Carolina state line, the Cherokee NationalForest includes much of the western slopes of the southern Appalachian Mountains, north and south of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The area encompasses atremendous diversity of wildlife, vegetation, and scenic vistas of high mountain peaks and beautiful creeks, waterfalls, and valleys.Almost two hundred described and mapped trails and footpaths wind throughout this wildlife haven, inviting everyone who loves the outdoors-- hikers, backpackers, hunters, anglers, and horseback riders-- to explore its natural beauty. The Cherokee National Forest Hiking Guide provides maps and specific directions along with a wealth of general information on the forest's present and past wildlife, vegetation, and geology, as well as a history of the forest's human inhabitants-- including the political battles that have been waged to protect the forest.Featuring a new foreword by Senator Lamar Alexander, this book remains the definitiveguide to this expansive and alluring landscape sure to thrill outdoorsmen for manygenerations to come.

Download or read book Hiking Trails on the Pisgah Ranger District written by United States. Forest Service and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mountain Miles written by Mark Clegg and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-08-14 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:  The Appalachian Mountains are a well-known world treasure, perhaps the most biodiverse region on the planet. This book spans almost six years and 500 miles of hiking by the author along the southern portion of the Appalachian Trail. A fresh perspective is brought to the subculture of "AT" hikers. The path of the trail crosses many areas that featured dramatic family events, and the author weaves in compelling stories of his ancestors who called this ancient mountain range home. Also explored are a multitude of topics ranging from environmental challenges to the modern day problems facing residents of the region.

Download or read book Best of the Appalachian Trail Overnight Hikes written by Leonard M. Adkins and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience sleeping under the stars on the Appalachian Trail with this guide. Hikers can traverse Virginia's Southern Shenandoah, enjoy North Carolina's Mount Cammerer Loop, and summit Vermont's Killington Peak with Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: Overnight Hikes by Victoria and Frank Logue and Leonard M. Adkins,the most comprehensive and useful guide to the best Appalachian Trail overnight hikes. This new edition includes new overnight hikes, as well as updated trail information. Each hike profile contains driving directions to the trailhead; a preview of the flora, fauna, and history hikers will encounter on the trail; and hike difficulty ratings.

Download or read book Best of the Appalachian Trail Day Hikes written by Leonard M. Adkins and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise guide to the best day hikes along the entire Appalachian Trail. Summit the iconic Katahdin in Maine, explore Pennsylvania's Chimney Rocks, splash in Tennessee's Laurel Fork Gorge and Falls, and find out where Blood Mountain got its name in the new edition of Best of the Appalachian Trail: Day Hikes by Victoria and Frank Logue and Leonard M. Adkins. This is the most comprehensive and useful guide to this beloved long trail. The book details hikes in each of the 14 states that the Appalachian Trail passes through; previews the flora, fauna, and history of the A.T.; and offers point-by-point descriptions of each hike with trailhead directions. Hikes range in length from less than 1 mile to 11 miles.

Download or read book Guide to the Appalachian Trail in the Southern Appalachians written by Appalachian Trail Conference and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mountaineers and Rangers written by Shelley Smith Mastran and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Best of the Appalachian Trail Day Hikes written by Victoria Logue and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-04-22 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Day hikes in all fourteen states the Appalachian Trail passes through are described in brief, followed by a point-by-point description of the hike and trailhead directions. Hikes range in length from less than a mile to eleven miles....

Download or read book The Best of the Appalachian Trail Overnight Hikes written by Victoria Logue and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2011-02-17 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overnight hikes in all fourteen states the Appalachian Trail passes through are described in brief, followed by a point-by-point description of the hike and trailhead directions.

Download or read book Exploring the Appalachian Trail Hikes in the Southern Appalachians written by Doris Gove and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to use this book -- Hiking : the basics -- Packing your pack -- Finding your way -- Appalachian trail history -- Georgia -- North Carolina -- Tennesee/North Carolina -- Tennessee.

Download or read book The Appalachian Trail Day Hikers Guide written by Carol Steiner and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail, but dread sleeping in the woods and lugging a heavy backpack? Then The Appalachian Trail Day Hikers' Guide: Downhill to Fine Wine and Accommodations by Carol and Jim Steiner is just the book for you. Carol and Jim give you detailed information about each day hike from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Davenport Gap, Tennessee, and spotlight hidden gems along the trail and in the communities that surround it. They don't want you to miss the tiny bloodroot poking its head through the leaves, the amazing views of the Smoky Mountains, the friendly hosts and comfy beds at Your Home in the Woods B&B, the mouthwatering ribs at Jim's Smokin' Q, or the petroglyphs at the Track Rock Archeological Area. You can turn an ordinary day hike into an adventure. They also share stories from Carol's hiking journals, amazing pictures from their own hikes, and amusing accounts of their occasional mishaps on the trail. Join Carol and Jim in hiking the Appalachian Trail one day at a time, savoring the still and quiet forest, exploring the small communities along the way, and finding unexpected treasures. This Guide Includes: Trail Maps and Elevation Profiles. Detailed Directions to Trailheads with GPS- Coordinates. Level of Effort ratings, Hike Times, Distances, and Downhill Miles. Descriptions of what you will find along the Trail. Lodging, Restaurants, Outfitters, Shuttle-Service Providers, Groceries, ATMs, Urgent Care and Emergency Services, and Fun Places to Visit in nearby towns. Authors Carol and Jim Steiner are hikers, writers, and photographers. They have hiked over 800 miles of the Appalachian Trail.

Download or read book The Appalachian Trail Visitor s Companion written by Leonard Adkins and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a comprehensive naturalist's guide to the Appalachian Trail. Never again will your shoulders ache from lugging dozens of guidebooks in your backpack. The Appalachian Trail: A Visitor's Companion contains all the essential information about the AT - from the trail's fascinating history to detailed information on the geology, trees, flowers, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals of the Appalachian Mountains. Author Leonard M. Adkins even shares suggested hikes.

Download or read book Backpacker s Magazine Guide to the Appalachian Trail written by Jim Chase and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1989-04-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're just setting out for a day hike or are planning to trek all the way from Maine to Georgia, Backpacker Magazine's Guide to the Appalachian Trail is the definitive guide to the most famous footpath in the nation. This updated edition provides detailed descriptions of what terrain hikers can expect to find in any given section, along with information on local natural history and nearby towns and landmarks. Chapters on the geology of the trail and the history of its creation complete the picture, ensuring that this will continue to be a well-worn resource for countless hikers.

Download or read book Exploring the Appalachian Trail Hikes in Southern New England 2nd Edition written by and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: