Explorer's Guides: 50 Hikes in Maryland: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks from the Allegheny Plateau to the Atlantic Ocean
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Book Overview
Maryland is one of the most densely populated states in the Union, yet miles of hiking trails weave throughout its natural areas. This is a guide to the trails and recreation areas, accessible to hikers through the Washington DC area. Hikes range from a 1.2-mile ramble in the Swallow Falls State Park to a four-day backpacking trip across Maryland's width. An overview chart at the beginning of the book provides information on the 50 hikes at a glance. Each hike description includes directions to the trailhead, a detailed account of the route, a map, and asides on natural and historical points of interest.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0881507768
ISBN13:9780881504460
Release Date:September 2007
Publisher:Backcountry Guides
Length:288 Pages
Weight:1.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Perfect for all levels
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I bought this as a beginner hiker. It's great and easy to read and follow. It has hikes for all levels, from 1-2 hour hikes to camping overnight. This is a great book to have if you enjoy the outdoors and live in or around maryland.
good guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Although I live in Charleston WV, I find myself going to hike in Maryland a lot, and this book is the best of the guides I've found. You can tell by the descriptions that the author has actually hiked all of the places he sends you to (the book cover says he uses a surveyor's measure wheel to get accurate distances). When I'm alone, I look for some of the more rugged hikes he describes; when with family we look for some of the easy 1-2 hour trips.What I really like is the book provides a lot of background information on the area you will be hiking in--history, plants, animals, and not just telling where they are but lots of tidbits about plant and animal life.Get this book and you will find some great places to enjoy the outdoors and the reasons as to why you are enjoying it so much.
great resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I live in neighboring wv and am happy to finally see a good guide to MD. I travel there often and was becoming frustrated about not being able to find good hiking information. This book is it--better than any other I've used and full of wonderful background information on the places it directs you to. Hikes range from easy jaunts suitable for families with children to some good overnighters.
The only hiking guide dedicated to Maryland
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
What a great book. I've lived next door to Maryland all of my life and never realized all of the wonderful outdoor opportunities it has. This book brought me to many different places, from beach walks to mountain treks, from isolated locales to hidden spots near Baltimore and DC. What I really liked, though, is that it is much more than a "here's a hike and here's how to get to it" book. The author provides dozens of bits of inofrmation on the human and natural history of the areas you hike through--and does it in an entertaining and enjoyable style of writing. Thanks to him, I now have a complete year's worth of hikes to look forward to.
Good Book for Hiking in MD
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
The book is excellent for getting you to and around many good hikes in Maryland. It is an excellent resource for those of us you love the outdoors but live near the B-W corridor.
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