From Downtown through the suburbs to the mountains in the west and the marshlands in the east, the Washington metro area has something to offer anyone looking for a good hike. Part of the most comprehensive hiking series in print, the full color 3rd edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington, D.C. is a complete revision by local travel writers Rachel Cooper and Renee Sklarew. The new issue features a wider collection of trails specifically designed for day trips. With options that range from easy to challenging, families and serious hikers will find both inspiration and detailed information to guide their exploration of the many trails within roughly an hour's drive of the metro area. Get the most up-to-date hiking information in the new edition, including: 23 new hikes, including metro and wheelchair accessible trails Revised routes with many loop trails Updated maps and new photos now in full color Detailed directions and information about hours, facilities, and restrictions Descriptions of flora and fauna hikers are likely to see Options for additional activities and points of interest nearby Readers looking for new places to explore will discover a bounty of sites, some well-known and beloved, while others remain hidden gems ripe for exploration.
This is a great book for the beginner hiker to know what's out there. However my main gripe is that in the front of the book he lists which hikes are metro accessible. But when you go to the hike, no where does it actually say which metro to get off at. Also some of the "hikes" in DC are made up. I don't consider walking on city blocks an actual hike. Some color pictures would have been nice, but there are plenty of nice b & w pictures though.
Restless in suburbia
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
[...] Just the ticket into the woods or over the mountain if you feel trapped in Silicon Valley. Good details about the trails and tips on where the flowers are blooming.
Great book for hikers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I got the book three months ago and have used it a lot since then. It provides pretty accurate information for my hiking trips in the area. I would recommend it to hiking enthusiasts.
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