50 Hikes in Kentucky (2nd Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)
Title | 50 Hikes in Kentucky (2nd Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes) PDF eBook |
Author | Hiram Rogers |
Publisher | The Countryman Press |
Total Pages | 272 |
Release | 2017-03-21 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1581575149 |
Stunning hikes and walks in the Bluegrass State This comprehensive guide is the essential companion to any traveler’s journey into the verdant countryside of Kentucky. Take advantage of Hiram Rogers’ robust experience when navigating Kentucky’s rich natural attractions, from the Cumberland Gap through to the towering Black Mountain to the rockhouses and cascades of the Bark Camp Trail. Hikes are organized by distance, difficulty, and natural features—including waterfalls and arches—and paired with succinct but informative notes so you can choose the right trail for you and make the most of your journey. Take the knowledge of a proven hiking veteran with you as you explore all that Kentucky’s nature has to offer. As with all the books in the 50 Hikes series, you’ll find clear and concise directions, easy-to-follow maps, and expert tips for enjoying the most of what you want in a hike—whether it’s stunning lake views, luminous moonrises, or sublime skyscapes framed by the crests of mountains.
50 Hikes in Kentucky
Title | 50 Hikes in Kentucky PDF eBook |
Author | Hiram Rogers |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2017-03-21 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1581573731 |
Stunning hikes and walks in the Bluegrass State This comprehensive guide is the essential companion to any traveler’s journey into the verdant countryside of Kentucky. Take advantage of Hiram Rogers’ robust experience when navigating Kentucky’s rich natural attractions, from the Cumberland Gap through to the towering Black Mountain to the rockhouses and cascades of the Bark Camp Trail. Hikes are organized by distance, difficulty, and natural features—including waterfalls and arches—and paired with succinct but informative notes so you can choose the right trail for you and make the most of your journey. Take the knowledge of a proven hiking veteran with you as you explore all that Kentucky’s nature has to offer. As with all the books in the 50 Hikes series, you’ll find clear and concise directions, easy-to-follow maps, and expert tips for enjoying the most of what you want in a hike—whether it’s stunning lake views, luminous moonrises, or sublime skyscapes framed by the crests of mountains.
50 Hikes in Kentucky
Title | 50 Hikes in Kentucky PDF eBook |
Author | Hiram Rogers |
Publisher | Countryman Press |
Total Pages | 258 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780881505511 |
Explore Kentucky's extensive, diverse, and often overlooked network of trails.
50 Hikes around Anchorage (2nd Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)
Title | 50 Hikes around Anchorage (2nd Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes) PDF eBook |
Author | Lisa Maloney |
Publisher | The Countryman Press |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2019-07-09 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1682682927 |
A hiker’s companion to the best treks within striking distance of Alaska’s largest city
50 Hikes in the Sierra Nevada (2nd Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)
Title | 50 Hikes in the Sierra Nevada (2nd Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes) PDF eBook |
Author | Julie Smith |
Publisher | The Countryman Press |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2019-04-09 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1682682943 |
An updated guide to one of the most popular hiking regions in the country The Sierra Nevada is renowned for its hiking, and its surprising diversity in landscape and terrain is guaranteed to suit outdoor enthusiasts of all interest and skill levels. The longest single range in the contiguous United States, these mountains overlook perpetually changing nature and form one of the most sublime landscapes in the world. The guide provides comprehensive, step- by- step directions for each hike. In addition, each chapter includes a map, full color photography, directions to the trailhead, distance and elevation data, hike difficulty rating, and pertinent contact information, all fully updated. Hikes include: • Calaveras Big Trees State Park • Rainbow Falls • Panorama Trail • Redwood Mountain Grove
50 Hikes on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau (second) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)
Title | 50 Hikes on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau (second) (Explorer's 50 Hikes) PDF eBook |
Author | Johnny Molloy |
Publisher | The Countryman Press |
Total Pages | 240 |
Release | 2019-11-12 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1682683958 |
Walks, hikes, and backpacking trips from the Tennessee River Gorge to the Big South Fork Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, a wide tableland cut with a dizzying array of deep gorges, is a geological wonderland. It is a place to behold and savor. This updated second edition covers hikes from the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area near Kentucky to the fascinating Walls of Jericho astride the Alabama state line; from the thousand-foot gorge cut by the mighty Tennessee River down Chattanooga way to the watery beauty of Virgin Falls by Sparta. Specific emphasis is placed on the most scenic destinations and the unique places that make the plateau so special, places like the Great Stone Door, with its sandstone formations and vertical rock walls, and Cumberland Mountain State Park, with its ancient trees and evidence of ancient human history. Also included are comprehensive maps for each hike, scenic photos, and a hikes-at-a-glance table that makes choosing your desired hike a breeze.
50 Hikes in Connecticut (6th Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)
Title | 50 Hikes in Connecticut (6th Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes) PDF eBook |
Author | Mary Anne Hardy |
Publisher | The Countryman Press |
Total Pages | 240 |
Release | 2019-03-05 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1682682560 |
Hikes and walks throughout the Nutmeg State Leave the dense cities and tourist destinations of New England behind to explore the woods and hills of this beautiful state. Connecticut boasts a diversity of parks, sanctuaries, hills, woodlands, and wetlands, with hidden gems to satisfy hikers and explorers of all ilks. This sixth edition has been fully revised and updated to be the most comprehensive and thorough guide to Connecticut’s trails. The hikes range in length from 1 to 13 miles, and an overview chart makes it easy to choose a hike at a glance. Each chapter includes a detailed, easy- to- read map, information on mileage and rise, a clear trail description, and a wealth of information on natural and human history you’ll encounter along the way. Hikes include: • Sleeping Giant State Park • Bear Mountain • Wadsworth Falls • Windsor Locks Canal • Green Fall Pond