75 Hikes in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park
Author | : Russ Manning |
Publisher | : The Mountaineers Books |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 0898866359 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780898866353 |
Rating | : 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: * 75 trails and 70 scenic overlooks in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park* Guidebook includes maps and hiking descriptionsShenandoah National Park lies along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains of northeast Virginia, encompassing 196,000 acres, including 80,000 acres of federally designated wilderness. The trails in this thorough guidebook will take hikers along the peaks of the Blue Ridge, past waterfalls, and down into lush canyons. In addition to the detailed trail descriptions, you'll find information about park history, plants and animals, geology, and human history, plus some highlights of the 105-mile Skyline Drive.