Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Virginias

by David Lillard, Gwyn Hicks

Overview

• 46 day hikes and overnight trips in Virginia and West Virginia
• Complete with elevation profiles, topographic maps, descriptions of terrain, and notes on landmarks, side trails, and shelters
• Includes directions to trailheads and information on available parking
• Completely revised and updated to reflect recent trail changes
• Indexes sort the hikes by difficulty and length

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811710664
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	10/01/2013
Series:	Exploring the Appalachian Trail
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

David Lillard has hiked the AT in ten states and lives with his wife, Lauren, within view of the AT's passage over the Blue Ridge. He is president of American Hiking Society, a national hikers' advocacy organization, and publisher of American Hiker, the group's magazine. Lillard serves on the board of The Land Trust of the Eastern Panhandle, a West Virginia conservation group, and on the corporation council of New York's Adirondack Mountain Club.

Gwyn Hicks grew up exploring the hills of northern New Jersey, not far from where the AT cuts through the Delaware Water Gap. Turning trail conservation into a profession, she has served as director of communications for American Hiking Society and editor of American Hiker. When she is not working to protect trails, she enjoys spending time hiking them with her husband, Steve.

Editorial Reviews

No matter the age, attitude or sense of adventure, for hikers this may be the perfect guidebook. A series of excellent maps is provided.
—The Paper

Lorraine Lauzon

If you're a walker who likes to stop and smell the roses, this is the Trail guide for you. An amazing amount of information is packed into this portable volume.
—Appalachian Trailway News

Jean LeBlanc

When I first saw these books, my immediate reaction was, "why has it taken so long for someone to come up with this?" I think there's been a real need for these books for quite a while. …these guides will add a lot to your hikes and to your planning. I highly recommend them.

Keystone Association Newsletter

For those who have never experienced the Appalachian Trail, or for those who are interested in discovering new sections, this book is an eloquent, detailed and sprightly introduction.
—The Berkshire Eagle

Bernard A. Drew